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Torrance, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+53 this week — 76 added vs 23 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Torrance, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Torrance, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 278 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Torrance, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Torrance, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate25—$29.75/hr n=6
Crew / Cashier15——
Food Service11——
Store Supervisor / Manager10$123k n=3—
Pharmacy7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time31—$29.85/hr n=15
Full-time18$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=3
Contract12——
Intern10——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail125$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=18
Food Service / Restaurants63——
Consumer Goods53$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=18
Healthcare44——
Manufacturing32——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate25
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Food Service11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Pharmacy7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other17
  • Retail Salespersons12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Family Medicine Physicians5
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail125
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods53
  • Healthcare44
  • Manufacturing32
  • Financial Services20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified206 · 74%
  • Part-time31 · 11%
  • Full-time18 · 6%
  • Contract12 · 4%
  • Intern10 · 4%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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