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Jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
96 active postings tracked in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA · collapsed to 93 roles.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 25% of postings in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 323+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (11 of 96).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 73% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are EssilorLuxottica, Hilton, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
- 96Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 24Open 30+ days25% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary11 of 96
- 73%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 323d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Principal Quantum Engineer
Microsoft · Santa Barbara, CA · apply.careers.microsoft.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer
Microsoft · Santa Barbara, CA · apply.careers.microsoft.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Quantum Error Correction Researcher
Microsoft · Santa Barbara, CA · apply.careers.microsoft.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Research Intern - Quantum Error Correction
Microsoft · Santa Barbara, CA · apply.careers.microsoft.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Optometric Technician - Urban Optics× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- LensCrafters - Team Lead
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- LensCrafters - Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- LensCrafters - Licensed Optician
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Guest Experience Lead | Santa BarbaraCrew / Cashier
Lululemon · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.lululemon.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sales Associate [5140]Retail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Patient Care Coordinator - Urban Optics× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandiser StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Keurig Dr Pepper · Santa Barbara, CA · kdrp.eightfold.ai
posted 4 days ago