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Jobs in Chula Vista, CA
282 active postings tracked in Chula Vista, CA · collapsed to 178 roles.
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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 30% 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.
- 54% of postings in Chula Vista, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 54 new postings have appeared this week — about 19% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 52 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 312+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (22 of 282).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 68% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Panda Express, and Ross Stores.
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.
- 282Active postings
- 54Posted this week
- 152Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary22 of 282
- 68%Hourly15 of disclosed
- $85kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 52dMedian agep90 312d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Arby's · Chula Vista, CA, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Shipping and Retail AssociateRetail Associate
FedEx · Chula Vista, California, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Journeyman ElectricianElectrician
Vulcan Materials · Chula Vista, California, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 week ago