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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 (14% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 15 added vs 10 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, 41% 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-time13$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time4
Temporary1
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail32$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants26
Consumer Goods21$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare5
Financial Services3

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Food Service4
  • 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

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services3
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified44 · 70%
  • Part-time13 · 21%
  • Full-time4 · 6%
  • Temporary1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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