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Newport Beach, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 21 added vs 5 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($98k vs $138k national)

Newport Beach, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Newport Beach, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newport Beach, CA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail49——
Food Service / Restaurants48——
Consumer Goods46——
Financial Services15$95k n=4—
Technology12——

Top categories

  • Food Service8
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Server / Host4
  • Retail Associate4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • Management Analysts4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Software Developers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail49
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Financial Services15
  • Technology12
  • Real Estate6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified106 · 84%
  • Part-time9 · 7%
  • Intern5 · 4%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%

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