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Porterville, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($62/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Porterville, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Porterville, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 72 active job postings tracked here, 46% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager13——
Retail Associate9——
Registered Nurse9—$65/hr n=8
Crew / Cashier6——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time11—$65/hr n=10
Contract2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail35$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants21——
Healthcare13—$65/hr n=11
Consumer Goods13—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services12—$65/hr n=11

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Retail Associate9
  • Registered Nurse9
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Physician / Doctor3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail35
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Healthcare13
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Professional Services12
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified44 · 61%
  • Part-time13 · 18%
  • Full-time11 · 15%
  • Contract2 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 3%

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