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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 (14 of 661).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 57% 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 salary14 of 661
- 57%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $80kMedian 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
- Group DirectorDirector
Morgan Stanley · San Mateo, CA, United States · ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Float PharmacistPharmacy
Albertsons · San Mateo, CA, United States · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · San Mateo, CA, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-Hillsdale Shopping Center× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · San Mateo, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Selling Associate-Hillsdale Shopping Center× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · San Mateo, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Business Service Officer
Morgan Stanley · San Mateo, CA, United States · ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Sr Field Service Technician / HVAC Controls/BAS TechnicianHVAC Technician
Honeywell · San Mateo, CA, United States · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
$58k · posted 1 month ago
- Data Scientist - AI ProductsData Science
Dish Network · San Mateo, California, United States · jobs.dish.com
$127k · posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Cheesecake Factory · San Mateo, CA, United States · cakecareers.com
$69k–$75k · posted 1 month ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Cheesecake Factory · San Mateo, CA, United States · cakecareers.com
$69k–$75k · posted 3 months ago
- Lead Product Manager - Fanatics AppProduct Manager
Fanatics · San Mateo, CA, United States · fa-exki-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · San Mateo, CA, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 months ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Jack in the Box · San Mateo, CA, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 5 months ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Jack in the Box · San Mateo, CA, United States · apply.jobappnetwork.com
$83k–$85k · posted 5 months ago