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Lakewood, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (53% open 30+ days)

Lakewood, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakewood, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 108 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lakewood, CA job market

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

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Food Service10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Pharmacy5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Customer Service Representatives1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail77
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Financial Services2
  • Healthcare1
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified82 · 76%
  • Part-time12 · 11%
  • Contract9 · 8%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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