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Elk Grove, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Elk Grove, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Elk Grove, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 167 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Elk Grove, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elk Grove, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Temporary4——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants68——
Consumer Goods27—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare14——
Transportation & Logistics3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Food Service7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Cooks, Restaurant7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants68
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Healthcare14
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified135 · 81%
  • Part-time19 · 11%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 2%

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