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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)
  • Net hiring is positive (+49 this week — 50 added vs 1 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

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 280 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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 / Manager18——
Pharmacy13——
Retail Associate12—$29.75/hr n=4
Restaurant Manager / GM10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time46—$29.85/hr n=11
Full-time8—$29.85/hr n=3
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail170—$29.85/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants94——
Consumer Goods49—$29.85/hr n=13
Real Estate16——
Healthcare11——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Pharmacy13
  • Retail Associate12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Cook / Kitchen10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail170
  • Food Service / Restaurants94
  • Consumer Goods49
  • Real Estate16
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified219 · 78%
  • Part-time46 · 16%
  • Full-time8 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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