Los Angeles averages 46.6 applicants per job across 22,470 open positions from 4,271 employers.
Financial Analyst leads with 103 applicants per job—4.1× higher than the least competitive roles
Los Angeles's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 22,470 LinkedIn job postings shows Financial Analyst as the hardest role to land, with 103 applicants competing for each of just 50 openings. That's 4.1× more competitive than Shift Manager roles and 121% above Los Angeles's average of 46.6 applicants per job.
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Healthcare and skilled trades roles dominate Los Angeles's least competitive job categories. Shift Manager positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 69 available jobs—4.1× easier to land than Financial Analyst roles and 46% below Los Angeles's average competition of 46.6 applicants.
Nurse leads with 803 openings at 26 applicants per job | Financial Analyst is hardest to land at 103 applicants | Shift Manager easiest at 25
Our analysis of 22,470 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Los Angeles's 49 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 803 open positions, but faces 26 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Financial Analyst is the hardest role to land in Los Angeles with 103 applicants competing for just 50 openings.
Of all 49 job titles analyzed, 8 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 1,032 jobs, while 29 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 4,933 combined openings. The competition gap in Los Angeles is stark: Financial Analyst averages 103 applicants while Shift Manager sees just 25—a 4.1× difference.
Cedars-Sinai leads with 379 jobs (1.7% of market) | Netflix hardest at 188 applicants | Goodwill Southern California easiest at 25
Cedars-Sinai dominates Los Angeles's job market with 379 open positions—1.7% of all jobs in the metro area—at 53 applicants per role. Deloitte follows with 317 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,345 jobs—10% of Los Angeles's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Netflix is the hardest place to get hired in Los Angeles with 188 applicants per job, while Goodwill Southern California offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 50 major employers analyzed, 10 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 28 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 22,470 LinkedIn job postings in the Los Angeles metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Cedars-Sinai, Domino's, and 8 other employers with 3,203 open positions
The Technology sector in Los Angeles currently has 3,203 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 64 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
Kaiser Permanente, Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and 8 other employers with 3,052 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Los Angeles currently has 3,052 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 31 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
Blue Origin, Hadrian, and 8 other employers with 1,328 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Los Angeles currently has 1,328 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 56 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
KPMG US, Wells Fargo, and 8 other employers with 1,281 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Los Angeles currently has 1,281 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 51 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
Ross Stores, Inc., H&R Block, and 8 other employers with 1,182 open positions
The Retail sector in Los Angeles currently has 1,182 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 51 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
Panda Restaurant Group, McDonald's, and 8 other employers with 1,013 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Los Angeles currently has 1,013 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 40 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
Deloitte, PwC, and 8 other employers with 953 open positions
The Accounting sector in Los Angeles currently has 953 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 29 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
EY, WSP in the U.S., and 8 other employers with 902 open positions
The Consulting sector in Los Angeles currently has 902 open positions across 10 employers in Los Angeles. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Los Angeles's overall market average of 46.6.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 2,722 jobs (12% of market) at 36 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 27 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Los Angeles's job market with 2,722 open positions—12% of all jobs—at 36 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 2,704 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 7,570 jobs—34% of Los Angeles's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing is the most competitive category in Los Angeles with 92 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 27 applicants—a 65-applicant difference. Of 28 functions analyzed, 4 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 8 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Los Angeles's job competition compare to Southwest rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Los Angeles has 32% less competition overall than San Francisco. Los Angeles wins on most role comparisons.
See full San Francisco job market data →Ranked by competition level (lower = easier)
Los Angeles ranks #4 of 5 for easiest job market in Southwest.
Competition changes from other cities
Competition data based on 22,470 active job postings in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles averages 46.6 applicants per job across 22,470 open positions. Financial Analyst is hardest at 103 applicants; Shift Manager is easiest at 25.
Financial Analyst (103 applicants per job), Executive Assistant (96), and Data Scientist (93). These roles see 4.1× more competition than healthcare positions.
Shift Manager (25 applicants per job, 69 openings), Licensed Practical Nurse (25), and Truck Driver (25).
Cedars-Sinai leads with 379 jobs, followed by Deloitte (317) and PwC (290). 4,271 companies are actively hiring.
22,470 open positions across 4,271 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Technology (3,203 jobs), Healthcare (3,052), and Manufacturing (1,328).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 22,470 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Los Angeles-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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