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Ventura, 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 is above the national median ($29.75/hr vs $26/hr national)

Ventura, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Ventura, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 176 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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-time37$180k n=3$26.12/hr n=10
Full-time8——
Contract3——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail63—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services45——
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods28—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare25$180k n=3$22.06/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Sales Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail63
  • Professional Services45
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare25
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified126 · 72%
  • Part-time37 · 21%
  • Full-time8 · 5%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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