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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 (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Murrieta, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Murrieta, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 127 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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

  • 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.

Murrieta, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$29.85/hr n=5
Temporary4——
Full-time3——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods12—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare11——
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Retail Associate9
  • Food Service6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses2
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services3
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified105 · 83%
  • Part-time13 · 10%
  • Temporary4 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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