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Los Angeles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($162k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (26% open 30+ days)

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 2,404 active job postings tracked here, 26% 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 / Manager98—$23.60/hr n=4
Director94$207k n=18—
Crew / Cashier73——
Retail Associate71—$27.02/hr n=4
Engineering67——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other316$173k n=50—
Software Developers138$193k n=23—
Registered Nurses72——
Project Management Specialists36$174k n=8—
Management Analysts34——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract137$180k n=59—
Full-time112$188k n=51—
Part-time94$105k n=8$29.85/hr n=5
Intern37——
Temporary19——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment556$188k n=66—
Technology482$185k n=67—
Retail411$108k n=20$23.60/hr n=18
Healthcare403$199k n=29—
Food Service / Restaurants394$85k n=27$23.60/hr n=10

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager98
  • Director94
  • Crew / Cashier73
  • Retail Associate71
  • Engineering67
  • Registered Nurse60

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other316
  • Software Developers138
  • Registered Nurses72
  • Project Management Specialists36
  • Management Analysts34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment556
  • Technology482
  • Retail411
  • Healthcare403
  • Food Service / Restaurants394
  • Professional Services249

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,005 · 83%
  • Contract137 · 6%
  • Full-time112 · 5%
  • Part-time94 · 4%
  • Intern37 · 2%
  • Temporary19 · 1%

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