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Los Angeles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($140k vs $130k national)

Los Angeles, CA job market overview (July 2026)

The Los Angeles, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 3,418 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and director, with healthcare 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 registered nurse 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
Registered Nurse154$140k n=7$84/hr n=21
Director143$205k n=25—
Store Supervisor / Manager139——
Crew / Cashier108——
Food Service91——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other185$165k n=26—
Software Developers76$200k n=13—
Registered Nurses53——
Project Management Specialists21$219k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time216$174k n=62$82/hr n=16
Contract164$180k n=67—
Part-time144$180k n=12$29.80/hr n=10
Intern30——
Temporary14——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare846$205k n=42$71/hr n=53
Professional Services722$175k n=76$76.50/hr n=44
Food Service / Restaurants640$85k n=33$24.33/hr n=4
Retail415$175k n=20$27.78/hr n=12
Media & Entertainment405$132k n=57—

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse154
  • Director143
  • Store Supervisor / Manager139
  • Crew / Cashier108
  • Food Service91
  • Engineering83

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other185
  • Software Developers76
  • Registered Nurses53
  • Project Management Specialists21
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers20
  • Management Analysts19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare846
  • Professional Services722
  • Food Service / Restaurants640
  • Retail415
  • Media & Entertainment405
  • Technology392

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,850 · 83%
  • Full-time216 · 6%
  • Contract164 · 5%
  • Part-time144 · 4%
  • Intern30 · 1%
  • Temporary14 · 0%

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