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Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA
166 active postings tracked in Huntington Beach, CA · collapsed to 136 roles.
Huntington Beach, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
Huntington Beach, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Huntington Beach, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 166 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 56% of postings in Huntington Beach, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 27 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 100 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1945+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (23 of 166).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 52% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, PetSmart, and Boeing.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Huntington Beach, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Huntington Beach, CA.
- 166Active postings
- 27Posted this week
- 93Open 30+ days56% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 14%List salary23 of 166
- 52%Hourly12 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 100dMedian agep90 1945d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
- Crew / Cashier11
- Pharmacy10
- Retail Associate9
- Cook / Kitchen8
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other5
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Customer Service Representatives3
- Retail Salespersons3
- Management Analysts2
- Software Developers2
Top sectors
- Retail103
- Consumer Goods46
- Food Service / Restaurants38
- Manufacturing16
- Healthcare12
- Real Estate7
Employment mix
- Unspecified108 · 65%
- Part-time48 · 29%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Contract2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Majors Sales Assistant
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Meat Wrapper / Sanitation
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Gas Station Attendant
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cake Decorator
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Tire Installer
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Non-Licensed Optician
Costco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- General Manager- Huntington BeachDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 11 months ago
- Assistant StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee× 2 openings
PetSmart · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · most recent posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
PetSmart · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · most recent posted 2 years ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- HostServer / Host
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Cheesecake Factory · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Pet Trainer× 2 openings
PetSmart · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · most recent posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
PetSmart · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · most recent posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather× 2 openings
PetSmart · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · most recent posted 8 years ago