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Long Beach, CA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($159k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+61 this week — 88 added vs 27 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)

Long Beach, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Long Beach, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 317 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Long Beach, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Long Beach, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering23$183k n=4—
Crew / Cashier20——
Retail Associate19—$29.75/hr n=4
Beauty Advisor / Stylist16——
Restaurant Manager / GM15——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers25$162k n=5—
Registered Nurses17——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14——
Managers, All Other13$133k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$29.85/hr n=10
Contract19$140k n=5—
Full-time11——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail99$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants81——
Healthcare65——
Manufacturing54$183k n=7—
Consumer Goods44—$29.85/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Engineering23
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Retail Associate19
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist16
  • Restaurant Manager / GM15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers25
  • Registered Nurses17
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail99
  • Food Service / Restaurants81
  • Healthcare65
  • Manufacturing54
  • Consumer Goods44
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified245 · 77%
  • Part-time38 · 12%
  • Contract19 · 6%
  • Full-time11 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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