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# Jobs in Sacramento, CA — Government, Health & Tech

**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:** 4,308

**Hiring momentum:** -12.4% — 248 new postings in the last 28 days vs 283 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 6,140
- Median salary: $77K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $50K – $127K
- Remote share: 8.4%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 6,140 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- New postings for Sacramento, CA fell 12% in the last 28 days (248 vs 283 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Sacramento, CA: Hospitals and Health Care (11% of all postings), followed by Retail and Business Consulting and Services.
- Pay in Sacramento, CA runs 10% above the United States median ($77K vs $70K).

*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 Sacramento, CA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 659 | $99K |
| Retail | 654 | $44K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 301 | $168K |
| Construction | 251 | $104K |
| Civil Engineering | 236 | $146K |
| Real Estate | 165 | $55K |
| Restaurants | 136 | $42K |
| Environmental Services | 131 | $85K |
| Facilities Services | 129 | $66K |
| Food & Beverage Services | 125 | $58K |

## Top roles hiring in Sacramento, CA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 223 | $38K |
| Sales Representative | 135 | $68K |
| CDL Driver | 102 | $67K |
| Barista | 97 | — |
| Project Manager | 92 | $142K |
| Shift Leader | 88 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 86 | $42K |
| Warehouse Associate | 84 | $44K |
| Account Manager | 80 | $90K |
| Customer Service Representative | 80 | $46K |

## Top hiring companies in Sacramento, CA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 147 |
| [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 90 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 63 |
| [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 58 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 284 employers filed 671 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Sacramento, CA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Deloitte | 135 | $134K |
| Siemens | 44 | $118K |
| University of California, Davis | 32 | $83K |
| California Department of Transportation | 31 | $100K |
| Remote | 13 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Sacramento, CA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/sacramento-ca?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Sacramento?

Government, healthcare, education, and technology are Sacramento's leading hiring sectors. As California's capital, the city hosts a large concentration of state agency employment alongside regional hospital systems and a growing private tech scene.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Sacramento, CA?

Sacramento salaries are lower on average than Bay Area or LA markets but remain competitive for state government and healthcare roles. The salary benchmark section on this page provides current figures by industry and role type.
### Which companies hire most in Sacramento?

The State of California, major healthcare systems, UC Davis Health, and technology companies are among the top employers in Sacramento. The top hiring companies table on this page lists employers with current active openings.
### Is remote work common for Sacramento, CA jobs?

Remote and hybrid roles have grown in Sacramento, particularly in state government and tech functions that shifted during the pandemic. Healthcare, public safety, and in-person services remain predominantly on-site.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Sacramento?

The nearby cities table links to Roseville, Elk Grove, and other Capital Region cities. The <a href="/locations/california">California jobs page</a> covers all regions of the state including Bay Area, Southern California, and Central Valley.
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