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Brownsville-Harlingen, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+38 this week — 44 added vs 6 removed)

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

The Brownsville-Harlingen, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 210 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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-time21—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail111—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare51——
Professional Services29——
Consumer Goods19—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants18——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager47
  • Retail Associate24
  • Registered Nurse8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Director3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses13
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Physical Therapists3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail111
  • Healthcare51
  • Professional Services29
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified180 · 86%
  • Part-time21 · 10%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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