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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 112 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 740+ 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)
- 112dMedian agep90 740d (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
- Shift Leader (P1-1474450-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 11 months ago
- Cook (P1-1384580-1)Food Service
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 11 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352080-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Palm Desert, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 11 months ago
- Beauty Consultant - Westfld ShoppingtownBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Palm Desert, CA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 1 year ago
- Baker and Packager AssociateCook / Kitchen
Sam's Club · Palm Desert, CA · careers.walmart.com
posted 2 years ago
- Merchandise and Stocking Associate
Sam's Club · Palm Desert, CA · careers.walmart.com
posted 2 years ago
- Member Frontline CashierCrew / Cashier
Sam's Club · Palm Desert, CA · careers.walmart.com
posted 2 years ago
- Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker AssociateWarehouse / Stocker
Sam's Club · Palm Desert, CA · careers.walmart.com
posted 2 years ago
- Prepared Meals and Rotisserie Chicken Associate
Sam's Club · Palm Desert, CA · careers.walmart.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Palm Desert, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Palm Desert, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Sales Floor Associate - Westfld ShoppingtownRetail Associate
JCPenney · Palm Desert, CA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 3 years ago