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Torrance, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)

Torrance, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Torrance, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 427 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Torrance, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate30—$29.75/hr n=6
Crew / Cashier22——
Registered Nurse21——
Store Supervisor / Manager19$123k n=3—
Food Service15——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time41$198k n=6$29.85/hr n=19
Full-time20$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=3
Intern15——
Contract14——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail159$123k n=4$29.85/hr n=20
Manufacturing87——
Healthcare86$198k n=6$34.98/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants79——
Consumer Goods59$123k n=5$29.85/hr n=18

Top categories

  • Retail Associate30
  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Registered Nurse21
  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Food Service15
  • Cook / Kitchen9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Family Medicine Physicians5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail159
  • Manufacturing87
  • Healthcare86
  • Food Service / Restaurants79
  • Consumer Goods59
  • Professional Services21

Employment mix

  • Unspecified334 · 78%
  • Part-time41 · 10%
  • Full-time20 · 5%
  • Intern15 · 4%
  • Contract14 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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