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Jobs in Brea, CA
103 active postings tracked in Brea, CA · collapsed to 91 roles.
Brea, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 22 added vs 9 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 103 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 35% of postings in Brea, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1944+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (15 of 103).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 53% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are EssilorLuxottica, Panda Express, and Panera Bread.
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.
- 103Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 36Open 30+ days35% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 15%List salary15 of 103
- 53%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $98kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 1944d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate17
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail51
- Consumer Goods37
- Food Service / Restaurants36
- Financial Services9
- Healthcare6
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified52 · 50%
- Part-time39 · 38%
- Full-time9 · 9%
- Contract3 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351592-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350638-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360026-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360915-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Assistant Store Manager - Customer ExperienceStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$30.64–$47.60/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Brea, California · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pharmacist Centralized Services - Brea CA areaPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Brea, California · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Vice President, Branch Leader- Brea, CAVP
Fidelity Investments · Brea, California · wd1.myworkdaysite.com
posted 2 weeks ago