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Brea, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 23 added vs 8 removed)

Brea, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Brea, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 102 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brea, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time39$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time10
Contract3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50$29.85/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants36
Consumer Goods36$29.85/hr n=7
Financial Services9$98k n=6
Healthcare6

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Management Analysts1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Financial Services9
  • Healthcare6
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified50 · 49%
  • Part-time39 · 38%
  • Full-time10 · 10%
  • Contract3 · 3%

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