South Central Coast Region

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South Central Coast Region

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The South Central Coast region is comprised of  San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Here are the total number of expected job openings from 2023 to 2033. This includes people leaving their jobs, changing jobs, and new jobs being created. The top five jobs were chosen based on projected job openings.

Top Job Projections, 2023-2033

  • Entry-Level

    Entry-level jobs require a high school diploma, equivalent, or less.

    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse

    Projected job openings: 40,710 | Job ads1: 4

    Median annual wage2,3: $37,216

    Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Projected job openings: 24,180 | Job ads: 43

    Median annual wage: $43,768

    Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Projected job openings: 18,100 | Job ads: 162

    Median annual wage: $35,189

    Restaurant Servers

    Projected job openings: 14,560 | Job ads: 135

    Median annual wage: $36,040

    Cashiers

    Projected job openings: 13,630 | Job ads: 74

    Median annual wage: $36,893

  • Middle-Skill Jobs

    Middle-skill jobs require education or training beyond high school, but not always a four-year college degree. This may include some college, a certificate or other non-degree award, or an associate degree.

    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 

    Projected job openings: 3,950 | Job ads: 113

    Median annual wage: $47,735

    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

    Projected job openings: 3,620 | Job ads: 60

    Median annual wage: $61,010

    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

    Projected job openings: 3,580 | Job ads: 132

    Median annual wage: $59,176

    Medical Assistants

    Projected job openings: 3,540 | Job ads: 101

    Median annual wage: $50,770

    Nursing Assistants

    Projected job openings: 2,580 | Job ads: 46

    Median annual wage: $48,214

  • High-Skill Jobs

    High-skill jobs require a four-year college degree or higher.

    General and Operations Managers

    Projected job openings: 5,130 | Job ads: 101

    Median annual wage: $107,405

    Registered Nurses

    Projected job openings: 3,300 | Job ads: 346

    Median annual wage: $141,203

    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

    Projected job openings: 2,290 | Job ads: 23

    Median annual wage: $60,260

    Accountants and Auditors

    Projected job openings: 2,200 | Job ads: 41

    Median annual wage: $91,834

    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Projected job openings: 2,010 | Job ads: 26

    Median annual wage: $102,531

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1 The total job ads reflect postings for the listed occupations as of June 10, 2026 - August 8, 2026.
2 Median annual wage is the middle wage when workers’ wages are placed in order. Half of workers earn less and half earn more. It is not an average.
3 Wages do not include self-employed or unpaid family workers. An estimate could not be provided for wages listed as $0.