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Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 43 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail22—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods14—$29.85/hr n=6
Financial Services1——
Healthcare1——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • General and Operations Managers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail22
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified26 · 60%
  • Part-time14 · 33%
  • Full-time3 · 7%

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