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Jobs in Palm Desert, CA
200 active postings tracked in Palm Desert, CA · collapsed to 184 roles.
Palm Desert, CA Job Market Score
- 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 ($29.75/hr vs $26/hr national)
Palm Desert, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Palm Desert, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 200 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Palm Desert, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 109 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 737+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (16 of 200).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.75/hr, with 69% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Panda Express, and Del Taco.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Palm Desert, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Palm Desert, CA.
- 200Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 200Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary16 of 200
- 69%Hourly11 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.75/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 109dMedian agep90 737d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager19
- Crew / Cashier17
- Retail Associate15
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
- Food Service11
- Cook / Kitchen9
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Managers, All Other1
- Stockers and Order Fillers1
Top sectors
- Retail129
- Food Service / Restaurants59
- Consumer Goods50
- Healthcare8
- Real Estate4
- Financial Services3
Employment mix
- Unspecified158 · 79%
- Part-time26 · 13%
- Full-time7 · 4%
- Contract5 · 3%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Beauty Advisor - MAC, Palm Desert - Full TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Macy's · Palm Desert, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales Associate / Design Consultant – Full TimeRetail Associate
Arhaus · Palm Desert, CA · recruiting.ultipro.com
posted 1 month ago
- Lifestyle BartenderBartender / Barista
Marriott · Palm Desert, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Palm Desert, CA · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Grill/Broiler CookFood Service
Ruth's Chris · Palm Desert, CA · careers.ruthschris.com
posted 1 month ago
- Server AssistantServer / Host
Ruth's Chris · Palm Desert, CA · careers.ruthschris.com
posted 1 month ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista
Ruth's Chris · Palm Desert, CA · careers.ruthschris.com
posted 1 month ago
- Director of QualityDirector
Marriott · Palm Desert, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Palm Desert, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 month ago
- Senior Home Lending Advisor, Palm Desert, CA
JPMorgan Chase · Palm Desert, CA · jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Foot Locker · Palm Desert, CA · careers.footlocker.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1383035-5)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Store Manager (P1-1385314-5)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Guest Environment Expert (Housekeeper)
Marriott · Palm Desert, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1382975-5)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Store Manager (P1-1385315-5)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Palm Desert, CA · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- Operations Leader× 2 openings
Petco · Palm Desert, CA · careers.petco.com
most recent posted 1 month ago