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Whittier, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)

Whittier, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Whittier, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Whittier, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time3
Temporary1
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail33$29.85/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants28
Consumer Goods21$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare5
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Food Service5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Registered Nurses1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail33
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified44 · 70%
  • Part-time14 · 22%
  • Full-time3 · 5%
  • Temporary1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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