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Palmdale, CA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is below the national median ($118k vs $139k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+63 this week — 82 added vs 19 removed)

Palmdale, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Palmdale, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 427 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Palmdale, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering62$158k n=15—
Retail Associate17—$29.75/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier16——
Store Supervisor / Manager13——
Food Service12——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers95$193k n=8—
Managers, All Other32——
Management Analysts28$83k n=3—
Retail Salespersons7——
Fast Food and Counter Workers7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$29.85/hr n=10
Full-time20$158k n=16—
Contract19$94k n=6—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing304$114k n=34—
Government / Public Sector303$114k n=33—
Retail70—$29.85/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants48——
Consumer Goods33—$29.85/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Engineering62
  • Retail Associate17
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Food Service12
  • Director8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers95
  • Managers, All Other32
  • Management Analysts28
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Industrial Engineers5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing304
  • Government / Public Sector303
  • Retail70
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified353 · 83%
  • Part-time35 · 8%
  • Full-time20 · 5%
  • Contract19 · 4%

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