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Santa Monica, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($187k vs $130k national)

Santa Monica, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Santa Monica, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 374 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in account executive and director, with retail 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 account executive and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Monica, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Account Executive22$160k n=11—
Director20$225k n=3—
Registered Nurse13——
Medical Assistant10——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist9——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other6$193k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3——
Lawyers1——
Registered Nurses1——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26——
Contract20$158k n=13—
Full-time5——
Intern4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail131$191k n=64—
Healthcare97——
Technology88$191k n=64—
Transportation & Logistics85$191k n=64—
Media & Entertainment78——

Top categories

  • Account Executive22
  • Director20
  • Registered Nurse13
  • Medical Assistant10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Lawyers1
  • Registered Nurses1
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail131
  • Healthcare97
  • Technology88
  • Transportation & Logistics85
  • Media & Entertainment78
  • Consumer Goods47

Employment mix

  • Unspecified316 · 84%
  • Part-time26 · 7%
  • Contract20 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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