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Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $26/hr national)

Brownsville-Harlingen, TX job market overview (June 2026)

The Brownsville-Harlingen, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 280 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brownsville-Harlingen, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brownsville-Harlingen, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail185—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare38——
Professional Services31——
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Consumer Goods17—$18.57/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager57
  • Retail Associate24
  • Food Service12
  • Registered Nurse11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses7
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Physical Therapists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail185
  • Healthcare38
  • Professional Services31
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Telecommunications4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified255 · 91%
  • Part-time17 · 6%
  • Full-time5 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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