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San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA labor market reports
Free archive of WageScape reports for San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA MSA. Latest free edition: Finance, October 2026 — San Diego finance pay climbs as the sector sheds jobs nationally.
Finance
- October 2026 — San Diego finance pay climbs as the sector sheds jobs nationally.
- September 2026 — San Diego finance pay splits sharply by specialization, not sector.
- August 2026 — San Diego finance talent stays scarce as wage floors climb.
Human Resources
- October 2026 — San Diego hiring holds tighter than the state — but unevenly.
- September 2026 — San Diego's Two-Speed Labor Market Pressures Total Rewards Strategy
- August 2026 — Health Costs Surge as Local Wage Growth Loses Steam
Information Technology
- October 2026 — San Diego tech headcount shrinks while scarce skills get pricier.
- September 2026 — San Diego security pay pulls ahead while support roles slip.
- August 2026 — Defense Cyber Demand Holds Firm as Broad Tech Softens
Life Sciences
- October 2026 — San Diego biotech pay splits as VC funding tightens.
- September 2026 — San Diego life sci pay splits sharply by function, not firm size.
General Market Conditions
- October 2026 — San Diego outpaces state recovery as federal, construction jobs lag
- September 2026 — San Diego's labor market stays tight while construction capacity strains.
Restaurant Industry
- October 2026 — San Diego hospitality sheds jobs while manager pay climbs.
- September 2026 — San Diego's dual wage floors squeeze restaurant pay bands before January hike.
- August 2026 — San Diego restaurants face wage-floor squeeze amid falling traffic.