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Pasadena, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Pasadena, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Pasadena, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 206 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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.

Pasadena, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$29.80/hr n=6
Contract18——
Intern15——
Full-time6——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants77——
Healthcare63——
Retail59$193k n=3$29.85/hr n=9
Consumer Goods20—$29.85/hr n=7
Financial Services19$56k n=6—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Server / Host10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Food Service7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other24
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Management Analysts5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Software Developers4
  • Bartenders4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants77
  • Healthcare63
  • Retail59
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Financial Services19
  • Technology10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 69%
  • Part-time23 · 11%
  • Contract18 · 9%
  • Intern15 · 7%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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