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Jobs in Brea, CA
100 active postings tracked in Brea, CA · collapsed to 88 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 (+10 this week — 22 added vs 12 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 100 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 22% 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 100).
- 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.
- 100Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 35Open 30+ days35% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 15%List salary15 of 100
- 53%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $98kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 1944d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate15
- Crew / Cashier8
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Server / Host4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Management Analysts1
Top sectors
- Retail48
- Consumer Goods37
- Food Service / Restaurants36
- Financial Services9
- Healthcare6
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified50 · 50%
- Part-time39 · 39%
- Full-time8 · 8%
- Contract3 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Licensed Optician-Brea, CA-Target OpticalServer / Host
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Licensed Optician-Brea, CA-LensCrafters× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate at Macy'sRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Financial Consultant - Brea, CA
Fidelity Investments · Brea, California · wd1.myworkdaysite.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sunglass Hut - Assistant Manager IIStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 3 days ago
- Oakley - Specialized Consultant
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- MerchandiserMerchandiser / Stocker
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posted 2 days ago
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posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate Macys LensCraftersRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Brea, California · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 16 hours ago