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Jobs in Whittier, CA
66 active postings tracked in Whittier, CA · collapsed to 59 roles.
69
/ 100
Stable
Whittier, CA Job Market Score
Driven by
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
Whittier, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Whittier, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 66 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 39% of postings in Whittier, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 24% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 698+ days.
- 12% of postings list a salary range (8 of 66).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panda Express, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- 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.
- 66Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 26Open 30+ days39% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 12%List salary8 of 66
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 698d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier9
- Retail Associate7
- 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
- Retail35
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Consumer Goods21
- Healthcare5
- Financial Services3
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified48 · 73%
- Part-time13 · 20%
- Full-time3 · 5%
- Temporary1 · 2%
- Contract1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Store Management New Store
Burlington Stores · Whittier, CA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 1 week ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Whittier, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Head Universal Banker, Whittier Downs Branch
Citigroup · Whittier, CA · citi.eightfold.ai
posted 22 hours ago
- Eyecare Sales Associate - Golden OptometricRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Whittier, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 day ago