--- title: Jobs in Oakland, CA — Healthcare, Tech & Top Employers description: Browse jobs in Oakland, California — an East Bay hub with healthcare, tech, and government sectors. See top employers, salary data, and industries hiring now. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/oakland date: 2026-09-28T19:12:05Z og_description: Oakland's job market mixes healthcare, government, tech, and creative industries. Explore top employers, salary data, and open roles in the Bay. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/axbsco.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: California url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california --- # Jobs in Oakland, CA — Healthcare, Tech & Top Employers **State:** [California Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 2,121 **Hiring momentum:** +11.4% — 263 new postings in the last 28 days vs 236 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,155 - Median salary: $104K - Salary range (P25–P75): $62K – $159K - Remote share: 9.8% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 3,155 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Oakland, CA runs 49% above the United States median ($104K vs $70K). - New postings for Oakland, CA rose 11% in the last 28 days (263 vs 236 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Oakland, CA: Insurance Carriers (11% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Software Development. *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Oakland, CA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Insurance | 338 | — | | Hospitals & Health Care | 217 | $139K | | Software Development | 172 | $187K | | Utilities | 153 | $138K | | Higher Education | 137 | — | | Retail | 134 | $43K | | Civil Engineering | 131 | $125K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 127 | $140K | | Real Estate | 119 | $66K | | Non-profit Organizations | 94 | $68K | ## Top roles hiring in Oakland, CA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Product Manager | 84 | $211K | | Registered Nurse | 83 | $199K | | Software Developer / Engineer | 81 | $192K | | Customer Service Representative | 45 | — | | Program Manager | 45 | — | | Security Officer | 45 | $53K | | Retail Sales Associate | 45 | — | | Project Manager | 42 | — | | Property Manager | 42 | — | | Civil Engineer | 36 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Oakland, CA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Blue Shield of California Jobs & Careers — Health Insurance](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/blue-shield-of-california?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 315 | | [DoorDash Jobs & Careers — Food Delivery & Logistics](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/doordash?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 46 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 253 employers filed 649 petitions; 5% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Oakland, CA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 100 | $130K | | Credit Karma | 38 | $267K | | Square | 33 | $223K | | California Department of Transportation | 27 | — | | Blue Shield of California | 30 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Alameda, CA — Top Employers & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/alameda?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 2.4 mi | 918 | $144K | | [Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA — Tech & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-francisco-bay-area?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 4.8 mi | 73 | — | | [Jobs in San Francisco, CA — Tech, Finance & Salary](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/california/san-francisco?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.4 mi | 36859 | $175K | [All H1B sponsors in Oakland, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/oakland-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Oakland? Healthcare, government, logistics, education, and technology are among the leading hiring sectors in Oakland. The city's port drives demand for supply chain and transportation roles, while a growing tech sector adds professional employment. ### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Oakland, CA? Oakland salaries reflect Bay Area market rates, with healthcare and tech roles offering higher compensation and retail or service roles sitting near state medians. The salary section on this page shows current figures by industry. ### Which companies hire most in Oakland? Top employers in Oakland include major hospital systems, government agencies, technology companies, and logistics operators tied to the Port of Oakland. See the top hiring companies table for a current employer list. ### Is remote work common for Oakland, CA jobs? Remote and hybrid opportunities are available in Oakland's technology and professional services sectors. Healthcare, government, logistics, and trades roles are predominantly on-site. ### How can I expand my job search beyond Oakland? The nearby cities table links to San Francisco, Fremont, and Hayward. The California jobs page provides a statewide overview of open positions and salary benchmarks across all major cities. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)