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Alajuela, Costa Rica Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Hiring is shrinking (15 added vs 33 removed this week)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (9% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

Alajuela, Costa Rica job market overview (May 2026)

The Alajuela, Costa Rica job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 58 active job postings tracked here, 9% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and security engineering, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and security engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alajuela, Costa Rica job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Top categories

  • Engineering7
  • Security Engineering1
  • Director1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks2
  • Information Security Analysts2
  • Software Developers2
  • Industrial Engineers2
  • Light Truck Drivers2

Top sectors

  • Healthcare41
  • Manufacturing41
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified55 · 95%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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