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El Centro, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

El Centro, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The El Centro, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 131 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

El Centro, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in El Centro, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager16——
Retail Associate13——
Crew / Cashier13——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist7——
Restaurant Manager / GM7$85k n=4—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Temporary2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail89—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants39$85k n=4—
Consumer Goods22—$29.85/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——
Professional Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate13
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7
  • Food Service4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail89
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Manufacturing2
  • Professional Services2
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 84%
  • Part-time13 · 10%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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