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Jobs in Salinas, CA
205 active postings tracked in Salinas, CA · collapsed to 188 roles.
Salinas, CA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
Salinas, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Salinas, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 205 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Salinas, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 59 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 553+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (11 of 205).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 64% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Allied Universal, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Salinas, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Salinas, CA.
- 205Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 205Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary11 of 205
- 64%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $156kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 59dMedian agep90 553d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate20
- Crew / Cashier14
- Store Supervisor / Manager13
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
- Cook / Kitchen8
- Pharmacy6
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Managers, All Other1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
Top sectors
- Retail129
- Food Service / Restaurants42
- Professional Services26
- Consumer Goods26
- Healthcare14
- Transportation & Logistics6
Employment mix
- Unspecified142 · 69%
- Part-time45 · 22%
- Full-time9 · 4%
- Temporary5 · 2%
- Intern3 · 1%
- Contract1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Aerie - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Salinas, CA · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Area Supervisor× 2 openings
Ross Stores · Salinas, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Store Protection Specialist× 3 openings
Ross Stores · Salinas, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Ross Stores · Salinas, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Prestige Beauty, Salinas Northridge - Part TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Macy's · Salinas, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Foot Locker · Salinas, CA · careers.footlocker.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Travel Occupational Therapist School Therapy/RehabilitationTherapist (PT / OT / Speech)
Aya Healthcare · Salinas, CA · ayahealthcare.com
posted 1 month ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360334-4)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Salinas, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1482938-12)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Salinas, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350969-2)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Salinas, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Salinas, CA · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Seasonal Associate-Northridge
Victoria's Secret · Salinas, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
posted 2 months ago
- Restaurant Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Panera Bread · Salinas, California, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 2 months ago
- 607 - Nob Hill Clerk - Salinas
Raley's · Salinas, CA · fa-epss-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- 607 - Nob Hill Per Diem Pharmacist - SalinasPharmacy
Raley's · Salinas, CA · fa-epss-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago