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Los Angeles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($162k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+333 this week — 491 added vs 158 removed)

Los Angeles, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Los Angeles, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,484 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and director, with media & entertainment as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Los Angeles, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Los Angeles, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager118——
Director97$203k n=20—
Crew / Cashier74——
Retail Associate71—$27.02/hr n=4
Engineering67——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other316$173k n=50—
Software Developers139$193k n=23—
Registered Nurses71——
Project Management Specialists36$174k n=8—
Management Analysts34——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract140$180k n=60—
Full-time114$188k n=51—
Part-time95$105k n=7$29.75/hr n=7
Intern38——
Temporary19——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment564$178k n=70—
Technology484$186k n=67—
Food Service / Restaurants464$85k n=26$23.60/hr n=4
Retail423$110k n=19$27.35/hr n=12
Healthcare401$199k n=29—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager118
  • Director97
  • Crew / Cashier74
  • Retail Associate71
  • Engineering67
  • Registered Nurse59

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other316
  • Software Developers139
  • Registered Nurses71
  • Project Management Specialists36
  • Management Analysts34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment564
  • Technology484
  • Food Service / Restaurants464
  • Retail423
  • Healthcare401
  • Professional Services248

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,078 · 84%
  • Contract140 · 6%
  • Full-time114 · 5%
  • Part-time95 · 4%
  • Intern38 · 2%
  • Temporary19 · 1%

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