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Stockton, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($120k vs $130k national)

Stockton, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Stockton, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 372 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Stockton, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Stockton, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$29.85/hr n=7
Full-time16$164k n=4—
Temporary5——
Contract4——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail190—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants84——
Healthcare72$204k n=3$34.98/hr n=3
Consumer Goods40$120k n=5$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services24——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate34
  • Store Supervisor / Manager31
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Registered Nurse10
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail190
  • Food Service / Restaurants84
  • Healthcare72
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Professional Services24
  • Transportation & Logistics20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified309 · 83%
  • Part-time35 · 9%
  • Full-time16 · 4%
  • Temporary5 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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