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Chula Vista, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+32 this week — 32 added vs 0 removed)

Chula Vista, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Chula Vista, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 271 active job postings tracked here, 62% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Chula Vista, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chula Vista, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier29——
Store Supervisor / Manager19——
Retail Associate11—$29.75/hr n=4
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10——
Restaurant Manager / GM10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time43—$29.80/hr n=12
Full-time7—$29.85/hr n=3
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail169—$29.85/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants92——
Consumer Goods45—$29.85/hr n=13
Real Estate13——
Healthcare11——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Retail Associate11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Cook / Kitchen10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers16
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Pharmacy Technicians10
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Stockers and Order Fillers7
  • Retail Salespersons5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail169
  • Food Service / Restaurants92
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Real Estate13
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified214 · 79%
  • Part-time43 · 16%
  • Full-time7 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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