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West Covina, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (27% appear duplicated)

West Covina, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The West Covina, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 81 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

West Covina, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in West Covina, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate16—$29.75/hr n=5
Beauty Advisor / Stylist8——
Store Supervisor / Manager7——
Crew / Cashier6——
Food Service3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time22—$29.85/hr n=11
Full-time9—$29.85/hr n=3
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail61—$29.85/hr n=14
Consumer Goods34—$29.85/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Healthcare8——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Food Service3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail61
  • Consumer Goods34
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Healthcare8
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified46 · 57%
  • Part-time22 · 27%
  • Full-time9 · 11%
  • Intern4 · 5%

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