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Riverside, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 34% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (35% open 30+ days)

Riverside, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Riverside, CA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 323 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Riverside, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time52$37k n=5$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time21——
Contract9$174k n=5—
Temporary6——
Intern6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail134—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants104$85k n=4—
Healthcare67——
Consumer Goods61—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services15$179k n=4—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Retail Associate23
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
  • Registered Nurse11
  • Food Service11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Managers, All Other12
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
  • Registered Nurses9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail134
  • Food Service / Restaurants104
  • Healthcare67
  • Consumer Goods61
  • Professional Services15
  • Technology13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified229 · 71%
  • Part-time52 · 16%
  • Full-time21 · 7%
  • Contract9 · 3%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Intern6 · 2%

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