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Oakland, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($144k vs $139k national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (18% open 30+ days)

Oakland, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Oakland, CA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 354 active job postings tracked here, 18% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and program manager, 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 store supervisor / manager and program manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Oakland, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oakland, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract40$170k n=3—
Intern9——
Part-time7——
Temporary4——
Full-time3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare148——
Food Service / Restaurants70$170k n=5—
Energy62——
Retail34——
Financial Services28——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Program Manager13
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Healthcare Other9
  • Registered Nurse8
  • Retail Associate7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other40
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Bartenders7
  • Management Analysts7
  • Software Developers5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare148
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Energy62
  • Retail34
  • Financial Services28
  • Technology22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified291 · 82%
  • Contract40 · 11%
  • Intern9 · 3%
  • Part-time7 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Full-time3 · 1%

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