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Jobs in Santa Maria, CA
232 active postings tracked in Santa Maria, CA · collapsed to 176 roles.
Santa Maria, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+33 this week — 35 added vs 2 removed)
Santa Maria, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Santa Maria, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 232 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and pharmacy, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 32% of postings in Santa Maria, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 35 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (10 of 232).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Costco, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and pharmacy.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Santa Maria, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Santa Maria, CA.
- 232Active postings
- 35Posted this week
- 74Open 30+ days32% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary10 of 232
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate11
- Pharmacy9
- Crew / Cashier8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT5
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Physical Therapists20
- Managers, All Other11
- Registered Nurses11
- Occupational Therapists6
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses5
- Retail Salespersons4
Top sectors
- Healthcare117
- Retail87
- Consumer Goods31
- Food Service / Restaurants23
- Transportation & Logistics7
- Professional Services4
Employment mix
- Unspecified192 · 83%
- Part-time17 · 7%
- Contract7 · 3%
- Temporary6 · 3%
- Full-time6 · 3%
- Intern4 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pharmacy StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy ManagerPharmacy
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacist - RegisteredPharmacy
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- RX STUDENT 4YR
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- RX STUDENT 3YR
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- RX Grad Intern
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- RX STUDENT 2YR
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- RX STUDENT 1YR
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Licensed Optician
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Maintenance Assistant
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Member Service Assistant
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Maintenance Clerk
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Membership Clerk
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Gas Station Attendant
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Meat Wrapper / Sanitation
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Tire Installer
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Forklift Driver
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Loss Prevention Clerk
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Majors Sales Assistant
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Inventory Auditor
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Senior Hearing Aid Specialist
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Cake Decorator
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago