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Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
100 active postings tracked in Santa Cruz, CA · collapsed to 92 roles.
Santa Cruz, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
Santa Cruz, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Santa Cruz, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 100 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Santa Cruz, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 77 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (7 of 100).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Costco, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Santa Cruz, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Santa Cruz, CA.
- 100Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 53Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary7 of 100
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 77dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Crew / Cashier5
- Retail Associate4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Delivery Driver3
- Pharmacy3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Registered Nurses5
- Managers, All Other4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Physical Therapists4
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail48
- Healthcare38
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Consumer Goods7
- Transportation & Logistics2
- Energy1
Employment mix
- Unspecified88 · 88%
- Part-time7 · 7%
- Full-time2 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Director Strategy and GrowthDirector
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Radiologic Technologist !
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Surgical Tech II
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Care Coordinator Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 3 days ago
- Nutrition Assistant I
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 3 days ago
- Nutrition Assistant II
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 3 days ago
- Cardiovascular Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Rad Tech II Xray and CT× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Emergency EXPERIENCE Required
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cardiovascular Tech / RT II
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago