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Porterville, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Porterville, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Porterville, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 55 active job postings tracked here, 56% 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.

Porterville, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Porterville, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail34$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants19——
Consumer Goods13—$29.85/hr n=6
Financial Services1——
Healthcare1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Food Service2
  • Pharmacy2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail34
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified40 · 73%
  • Part-time12 · 22%
  • Full-time2 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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