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Jobs in Palm Desert, CA
160 active postings tracked in Palm Desert, CA · collapsed to 141 roles.
Palm Desert, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
Palm Desert, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Palm Desert, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 51% of postings in Palm Desert, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 38 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 300+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (12 of 160).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 58% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Panda Express, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
Palm Desert, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Palm Desert, CA.
- 160Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 82Open 30+ days51% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary12 of 160
- 58%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $77kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 38dMedian agep90 300d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier16
- Retail Associate14
- Store Supervisor / Manager12
- Food Service10
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Pharmacy7
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Managers, All Other4
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Retail Salespersons2
Top sectors
- Retail103
- Food Service / Restaurants49
- Consumer Goods42
- Financial Services9
- Healthcare5
- Real Estate4
Employment mix
- Unspecified116 · 73%
- Part-time26 · 16%
- Full-time11 · 7%
- Contract5 · 3%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Palm Desert, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sunglass Hut - Palm Desert - Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Palm Desert, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Palm Desert, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Palm Desert, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus AvailablePharmacy
Walgreens · Palm Desert, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Merchandiser SupervisorMerchandiser / Stocker
Keurig Dr Pepper · Palm Desert, CA · kdrp.eightfold.ai
$70k–$75k · posted 1 day ago
- Full-Time Assistant Store Manager× 2 openings
Aldi · Palm Desert, CA, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Store Associate/Cashier/StockerRetail Associate
Aldi · Palm Desert, CA, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 1 week ago
- CookFood Service× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Palm Desert, CA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- DishwasherFood Service× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Palm Desert, CA, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Shake Shack · Palm Desert, CA, United States · careers.shakeshack.com
posted 1 week ago