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Jobs in San Mateo, CA
661 active postings tracked in San Mateo, CA · collapsed to 407 roles.
San Mateo, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Most postings refresh within a month (8% open 30+ days)
- Net hiring is positive (+46 this week — 49 added vs 3 removed)
San Mateo, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The San Mateo, CA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 661 active job postings tracked here, 8% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in ml / ai engineering and engineering manager, with technology as the leading sector.
- 8% of postings in San Mateo, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 49 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 18+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (15 of 661).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 53% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Roblox, Macy's, and Cheesecake Factory.
What this means for job seekers
- Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
- Best opportunities are in ml / ai engineering and engineering manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
San Mateo, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Mateo, CA.
- 661Active postings
- 49Posted this week
- 56Open 30+ days8% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 2%List salary15 of 661
- 53%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $85kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 18d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- ML / AI Engineering42
- Engineering Manager30
- Data Science27
- Product Design23
- Product Manager19
- Retail Associate19
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers135
- Managers, All Other30
- Project Management Specialists14
- Data Scientists11
- Web and Digital Interface Designers10
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
Top sectors
- Technology544
- Media & Entertainment544
- Retail61
- Consumer Goods43
- Food Service / Restaurants42
- Financial Services6
Employment mix
- Unspecified613 · 93%
- Part-time31 · 5%
- Full-time8 · 1%
- Intern5 · 1%
- Temporary2 · 0%
- Contract2 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate, Hillsdale - Part TimeRetail Associate× 4 openings
Macy's · San Mateo, CA, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$18.60–$22.44/hr · most recent posted 1 day ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Trend Beauty, Hillsdale - Full TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Macy's · San Mateo, CA, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$18.98–$30.77/hr · posted 2 days ago
- Junior GroomerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Petco · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.petco.com
posted 3 days ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Clinique, Hillsdale - Full TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Macy's · San Mateo, CA, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 days ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · San Mateo, CA, United States · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 days ago
- Aerie - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · San Mateo, CA, United States · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 days ago
- Retail Sales Associate, Hillsdale - Full TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
Macy's · San Mateo, CA, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Commercial Driver – Part Time
AutoZone · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Ross Stores · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Area Supervisor× 2 openings
Ross Stores · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Store Protection Specialist
Ross Stores · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Foot Locker · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.footlocker.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Chipotle · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Kitchen LeaderCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Chipotle · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Product Manager - Fanatics Sports MemorabiliaProduct Manager
Fanatics · San Mateo, CA, United States · fa-exki-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Senior Data EngineerData Engineering
Fanatics · San Mateo, CA, United States · fa-exki-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 weeks ago