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La Quinta, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

La Quinta, CA job market overview (July 2026)

The La Quinta, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 89 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

La Quinta, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in La Quinta, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Intern1——
Temporary1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail64—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants26——
Consumer Goods16—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services2——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate5
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail64
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Professional Services2
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified68 · 76%
  • Part-time14 · 16%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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