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Baytown, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 18 added vs 0 removed)

Baytown, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Baytown, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 151 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Baytown, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Baytown, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time9
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants63
Consumer Goods15$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare10
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate20
  • Delivery Driver9
  • Server / Host9
  • Restaurant Manager / GM8
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services1
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified128 · 85%
  • Part-time13 · 9%
  • Full-time9 · 6%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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