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Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 96 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate14—$29.75/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager6——
Server / Host4——
Delivery Driver3——
Bartender / Barista3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time7——
Contract4——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail54—$29.85/hr n=8
Consumer Goods48—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants18——
Real Estate12——
Technology10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Server / Host4
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Bartender / Barista3
  • Cook / Kitchen3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Chief Executives1
  • Customer Service Representatives1
  • Registered Nurses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Real Estate12
  • Technology10
  • Financial Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified68 · 71%
  • Part-time16 · 17%
  • Full-time7 · 7%
  • Contract4 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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