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San Carlos, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

San Carlos, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The San Carlos, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 31 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager, 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 shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

San Carlos, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Carlos, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6$29.85/hr n=5
Contract3
Full-time3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail14$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants9
Consumer Goods8$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare4
Energy4

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Truck Driver (CDL)2
  • Customer Success1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail14
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare4
  • Energy4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified19 · 61%
  • Part-time6 · 19%
  • Contract3 · 10%
  • Full-time3 · 10%

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