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Ontario, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+27 this week — 45 added vs 18 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($98k vs $139k national)

Ontario, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Ontario, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 237 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and food service, 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ontario, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$29.85/hr n=5
Contract21——
Full-time13——
Temporary6——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail115$145k n=4$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants54——
Consumer Goods51—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare29——
Transportation & Logistics20$108k n=4—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate25
  • Food Service15
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Account Executive8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail115
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Healthcare29
  • Transportation & Logistics20
  • Technology12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified157 · 66%
  • Part-time36 · 15%
  • Contract21 · 9%
  • Full-time13 · 5%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 2%

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