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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 (+21 this week — 23 added vs 2 removed)
San Luis Obispo, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The San Luis Obispo, CA job market is currently stable, 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.
- 23 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% 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
- 23Posted 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
- Monitor Observer Unit Secretary× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Guest Experience Lead | San Luis ObispoCrew / Cashier
Lululemon · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.lululemon.com
posted 1 week ago
- SECURITY OFFICER NB
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 4 days ago
- Clinical Dietitian I
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 4 days ago
- RN PCURegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 4 days ago
- RN ICURegistered Nurse
CommonSpirit Health · San Luis Obispo, CA · commonspirit.careers
posted 4 days ago
- Product Operations Lead | San Luis ObispoCrew / Cashier
Lululemon · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.lululemon.com
posted 2 days ago
- Retail Customer Service AssociateCrew / Cashier
FedEx · San Luis Obispo, California, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 3 days ago