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Oceanside, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 42 added vs 19 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (35% open 30+ days)

Oceanside, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Oceanside, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Oceanside, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier14——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13——
Store Supervisor / Manager12——
Restaurant Manager / GM10——
Retail Associate10—$29.75/hr n=4

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$29.85/hr n=10
Contract6——
Full-time5——
Intern3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail74—$29.85/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants67——
Consumer Goods30—$29.85/hr n=12
Healthcare22$86k n=3—
Telecommunications4——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Retail Associate10
  • Server / Host7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Managers, All Other7
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail74
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Consumer Goods30
  • Healthcare22
  • Telecommunications4
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified109 · 70%
  • Part-time30 · 19%
  • Contract6 · 4%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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