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Ventura, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Ventura, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Ventura, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 110 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ventura, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail56—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants41——
Consumer Goods35—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare4——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Sales Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail56
  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Healthcare4
  • Financial Services2
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified71 · 65%
  • Part-time28 · 25%
  • Full-time7 · 6%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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