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Surprise, AZ 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 matches the national median ($28.59/hr vs $26/hr national)

Surprise, AZ job market overview (June 2026)

The Surprise, AZ job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 250 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, 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 crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Surprise, AZ job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Surprise, AZ.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$28.55/hr n=6
Temporary5——
Full-time4——
Intern3——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail154—$28.59/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants120——
Consumer Goods28—$28.59/hr n=7
Healthcare21$186k n=3—
Professional Services4——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Cook / Kitchen19
  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Food Service17
  • Pharmacy11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail154
  • Food Service / Restaurants120
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare21
  • Professional Services4
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified226 · 90%
  • Part-time10 · 4%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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