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Lancaster, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($107k vs $139k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Lancaster, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Lancaster, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 139 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 store supervisor / manager and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lancaster, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$29.85/hr n=5
Temporary7$120k n=4—
Full-time4——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail75—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants44$90k n=7—
Healthcare23——
Consumer Goods18—$29.85/hr n=6
Telecommunications1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Food Service10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Pharmacy6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other8
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Nurse Practitioners3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Healthcare23
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified106 · 76%
  • Part-time19 · 14%
  • Temporary7 · 5%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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