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Richmond, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($27.55/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Richmond, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Richmond, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 122 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and pharmacy, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and pharmacy.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Richmond, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$27.59/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern3——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$27.55/hr n=8
Healthcare24——
Consumer Goods18—$27.59/hr n=6
Financial Services10——
Food Service / Restaurants10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Pharmacy7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Warehouse / Stocker3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Cook / Kitchen3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other8
  • Financial and Investment Analysts2
  • Physical Therapists2
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers2
  • Software Developers1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Healthcare24
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Financial Services10
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Energy5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified96 · 79%
  • Part-time15 · 12%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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