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Santa Clara, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($220k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (91% open 30+ days)

Santa Clara, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Santa Clara, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 2,295 active job postings tracked here, 91% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Clara, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Santa Clara, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering315$209k n=14—
Director91$179k n=3—
Product Manager67——
Server / Host66——
Technical PM50$231k n=3—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers680$161k n=9—
Managers, All Other193$225k n=4—
Project Management Specialists79——
Computer and Information Research Scientists25——
Marketing Managers21——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time41——
Full-time29$225k n=3—
Contract15——
Intern14——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology1,922$222k n=68—
Manufacturing1,518$161k n=17—
Retail209$224k n=48—
Healthcare109——
Transportation & Logistics75$224k n=48—

Top categories

  • Engineering315
  • Director91
  • Product Manager67
  • Server / Host66
  • Technical PM50
  • ML / AI Engineering45

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers680
  • Managers, All Other193
  • Project Management Specialists79
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists25
  • Marketing Managers21
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators19

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology1,922
  • Manufacturing1,518
  • Retail209
  • Healthcare109
  • Transportation & Logistics75
  • Consumer Goods67

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,192 · 96%
  • Part-time41 · 2%
  • Full-time29 · 1%
  • Contract15 · 1%
  • Intern14 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 0%

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