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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 60 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 554+ 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)
- 60dMedian agep90 554d (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%
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Recent postings
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350769-2)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Salinas, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 0 years ago
- Beauty Consultant - Northridge MallBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Salinas, CA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 1 year ago
- Fine Jewelry Commission Sales Associate - Northridge MallRetail Associate
JCPenney · Salinas, CA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Salinas, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Hair Stylist - Northridge MallBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
JCPenney · Salinas, CA · jobs.jcp.com
most recent posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Salinas, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- _Lead 2nd Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Salinas, CA · myjobs.adp.com
posted 4 years ago
- _2nd Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Salinas, CA · myjobs.adp.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Salinas, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SALINAS, CA S14263Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Salinas, CA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SALINAS, CA S14263Retail Associate
Dollar General · Salinas, CA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SALINAS, CA S14263Retail Associate
Dollar General · Salinas, CA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SALINAS, CA S14263Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Salinas, CA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago