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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 (+52 this week — 54 added vs 2 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Chula Vista, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Chula Vista, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 282 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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——
Pharmacy14——
Retail Associate13—$29.75/hr n=4
Restaurant Manager / GM10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47—$29.85/hr n=11
Full-time8—$29.85/hr n=3
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail172—$29.85/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants95——
Consumer Goods48—$29.85/hr n=13
Real Estate16——
Healthcare12——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Pharmacy14
  • Retail Associate13
  • 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

  • Retail172
  • Food Service / Restaurants95
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Real Estate16
  • Healthcare12
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified220 · 78%
  • Part-time47 · 17%
  • Full-time8 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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