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Palo Alto, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($190k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Palo Alto, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Palo Alto, CA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 601 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and engineering, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Palo Alto, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Palo Alto, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse34
Engineering32
Director26$231k n=4
Data Science20$222k n=11
ML / AI Engineering15$190k n=7

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers77$199k n=21
Managers, All Other46$286k n=9
Project Management Specialists11
Computer and Information Research Scientists10$241k n=4
Chief Executives9

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time81$206k n=9
Intern14
Contract12$177k n=3
Part-time11

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare221$60k n=3
Technology203$202k n=68
Media & Entertainment85$180k n=25
Retail81$260k n=18$16.70/hr n=3
Financial Services60

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse34
  • Engineering32
  • Director26
  • Data Science20
  • ML / AI Engineering15
  • Nurse Practitioner15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers77
  • Managers, All Other46
  • Project Management Specialists11
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists10
  • Chief Executives9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare221
  • Technology203
  • Media & Entertainment85
  • Retail81
  • Financial Services60
  • Food Service / Restaurants33

Employment mix

  • Unspecified483 · 80%
  • Full-time81 · 13%
  • Intern14 · 2%
  • Contract12 · 2%
  • Part-time11 · 2%

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