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Jobs in La Jolla, CA
39 active postings tracked in La Jolla, CA · collapsed to 38 roles.
La Jolla, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 6 added vs 2 removed)
La Jolla, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The La Jolla, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 39 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 44% of postings in La Jolla, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 6 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3056+ days.
- 31% of postings list a salary range (12 of 39).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Domino's Pizza, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
La Jolla, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in La Jolla, CA.
- 39Active postings
- 6Posted this week
- 17Open 30+ days44% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 31%List salary12 of 39
- 67%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $126kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 3056d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Store Supervisor / Manager3
- Food Service2
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
- Delivery Driver2
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Customer Service Representatives2
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1
- Pharmacy Technicians1
Top sectors
- Retail18
- Food Service / Restaurants14
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services4
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Real Estate2
Employment mix
- Unspecified25 · 64%
- Part-time8 · 21%
- Full-time3 · 8%
- Contract3 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Manager(08407) - 3211 Holiday CtStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · La Jolla, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver(08407) - 3211 Holiday CtDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · La Jolla, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(07716) - 7714 GIRARD AVEStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · La Jolla, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver(07716) - 7714 GIRARD AVEDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · La Jolla, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · La Jolla, CA · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Wealth Management Advisor - La Jolla, CA
U.S. Bank · La Jolla, CA · careers.usbank.com
$65k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Business Banker
First Citizens Bank · La Jolla, CA · jobs.firstcitizens.com
$128k · posted 1 month ago
- Commercial Banker
First Citizens Bank · La Jolla, CA · jobs.firstcitizens.com
$166k · posted 1 month ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360236-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · La Jolla, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350869-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · La Jolla, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- PetsHotel Supervisor
PetSmart · La Jolla, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$18.59–$33.59/hr · posted 1 year ago