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San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($150k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (80% open 30+ days)

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 2,820 active job postings tracked here, 80% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering227$154k n=40—
Director87$180k n=9—
Crew / Cashier69——
Store Supervisor / Manager67$123k n=7—
Retail Associate65—$29.75/hr n=9

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers302$135k n=32—
Managers, All Other203$179k n=10—
Project Management Specialists42——
Management Analysts37——
Registered Nurses35——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time180$180k n=11$29.75/hr n=39
Contract125$139k n=30—
Full-time73$130k n=18$65.50/hr n=12
Intern13——
Temporary12——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing1,017$133k n=97—
Technology794$160k n=155—
Retail653$184k n=57$29.85/hr n=27
Professional Services516$160k n=42$69/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants329$85k n=10—

Top categories

  • Engineering227
  • Director87
  • Crew / Cashier69
  • Store Supervisor / Manager67
  • Retail Associate65
  • Registered Nurse60

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers302
  • Managers, All Other203
  • Project Management Specialists42
  • Management Analysts37
  • Registered Nurses35
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers35

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing1,017
  • Technology794
  • Retail653
  • Professional Services516
  • Food Service / Restaurants329
  • Consumer Goods294

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,417 · 86%
  • Part-time180 · 6%
  • Contract125 · 4%
  • Full-time73 · 3%
  • Intern13 · 0%
  • Temporary12 · 0%

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