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Hayward, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($121k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Hayward, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Hayward, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 158 active job postings tracked here, 63% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hayward, CA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95——
Food Service / Restaurants45$85k n=3—
Consumer Goods15——
Transportation & Logistics12——
Technology3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Warehouse / Stocker7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Transportation & Logistics12
  • Technology3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified135 · 85%
  • Part-time9 · 6%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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