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Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA
143 active postings tracked in San Luis Obispo, CA · collapsed to 135 roles.
San Luis Obispo, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 22 added vs 2 removed)
San Luis Obispo, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The San Luis Obispo, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 143 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 51% of postings in San Luis Obispo, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 35 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (13 of 143).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 77% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, CommonSpirit Health, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
San Luis Obispo, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Luis Obispo, CA.
- 143Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 73Open 30+ days51% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary13 of 143
- 77%Hourly10 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 35dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier12
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Pharmacy5
- Cook / Kitchen5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other7
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Customer Service Representatives2
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail78
- Healthcare38
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Consumer Goods22
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Manufacturing3
Employment mix
- Unspecified121 · 85%
- Part-time15 · 10%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.17–$29.95/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Bilingual Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · San Luis Obispo, CA · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · San Luis Obispo, CA · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist II
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Physical Therapist I NB
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- SURGICAL TECH I× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Director Cancer Center ServicesDirector
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cardio Tech× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- NUTRITION ASSISTANT 1
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Nurse Manager× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- ED TECH - CLINICAL SECRETARY× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- PHYSICAL THERAPIST I
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- STAFF NURSE DOU Transition Fellowship
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Surgery Per Diem
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago