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Ottawa, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($28.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+52 this week — 53 added vs 1 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (33% appear duplicated)

Ottawa, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Ottawa, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 227 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ottawa, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate25—$28/hr n=14
Store Supervisor / Manager13$110k n=7—
Engineering6——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist5——
Director5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time63$110k n=14$28/hr n=7
Part-time53—$28.09/hr n=36
Contract16——
Intern4——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Consumer Goods101$110k n=13$28.09/hr n=43
Retail84$110k n=9$28.09/hr n=43
Financial Services73——
Technology41$151k n=6—
Food Service / Restaurants14$68k n=4—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Engineering6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Director5
  • Business Operations2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Financial and Investment Analysts12
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Software Developers9
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel3
  • Project Management Specialists2
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods101
  • Retail84
  • Financial Services73
  • Technology41
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Manufacturing8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified89 · 39%
  • Full-time63 · 28%
  • Part-time53 · 23%
  • Contract16 · 7%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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