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San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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-Paso Robles, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$29.85/hr n=6
Full-time4——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail75—$29.85/hr n=10
Healthcare38——
Consumer Goods20—$29.85/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants16——
Technology2——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Pharmacy5
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Retail Associate3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Registered Nurses2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Healthcare38
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Food Service / Restaurants16
  • Technology2
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified105 · 83%
  • Part-time15 · 12%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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