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Goleta, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 20 added vs 5 removed)

Goleta, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Goleta, CA job market is currently stable, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 135 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 engineering and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Goleta, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time7$189k n=5—
Contract7——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Government / Public Sector27——
Manufacturing27——
Consumer Goods25—$29.85/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Engineering10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Bartender / Barista5
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers7
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Mechanical Engineers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Government / Public Sector27
  • Manufacturing27
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Transportation & Logistics8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified107 · 79%
  • Part-time11 · 8%
  • Full-time7 · 5%
  • Contract7 · 5%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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