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Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
45 active postings tracked in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · collapsed to 35 roles.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 21 added vs 0 removed)
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (22% 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 45 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 33% of postings in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 47% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 8 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2040+ days.
- 18% of postings list a salary range (8 of 45).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, KFC, and PetSmart.
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.
- 45Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 15Open 30+ days33% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 18%List salary8 of 45
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 8dMedian agep90 2040d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate7
- Crew / Cashier7
- 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
- Retail24
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services1
- Healthcare1
- Real Estate1
Employment mix
- Unspecified26 · 58%
- Part-time16 · 36%
- Full-time3 · 7%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.17–$29.95/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Taco Bell Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Taco Bell · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.tacobell.com
posted 3 days ago
- Pharmacy CashierCrew / Cashier
Walgreens · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 3 days ago