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Mission Viejo, CA Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+55 this week — 76 added vs 21 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (17% open 30+ days)

Mission Viejo, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Mission Viejo, CA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 144 active job postings tracked here, 17% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mission Viejo, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mission Viejo, CA.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Medical Assistant6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Registered Nurse5
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Family Medicine Physicians3
  • Physical Therapists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare65
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Retail26
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Financial Services9
  • Real Estate5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 76%
  • Part-time19 · 13%
  • Full-time12 · 8%
  • Contract3 · 2%

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