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Murrieta, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)

Murrieta, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Murrieta, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 124 active job postings tracked here, 56% 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

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

Murrieta, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Temporary3——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail73—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants46——
Consumer Goods12—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare11——
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Retail Associate8
  • Food Service7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Pharmacists3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants46
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services3
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified100 · 81%
  • Part-time11 · 9%
  • Full-time8 · 6%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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