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Jobs in Brownsville, TX
213 active postings tracked in Brownsville, TX · collapsed to 187 roles.
Brownsville, TX Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+37 this week — 37 added vs 0 removed)
Brownsville, TX job market overview (May 2026)
The Brownsville, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 213 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.
- 38% of postings in Brownsville, TX have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 37 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2262+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (7 of 213).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Tenet Healthcare, and Bechtel.
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, TX job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brownsville, TX.
- 213Active postings
- 37Posted this week
- 81Open 30+ days38% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 3%List salary7 of 213
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 2262d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager48
- Retail Associate23
- Registered Nurse8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Crew / Cashier5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Registered Nurses13
- Managers, All Other6
- Retail Salespersons5
- Physical Therapists3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Stockers and Order Fillers2
Top sectors
- Retail111
- Healthcare50
- Professional Services29
- Food Service / Restaurants22
- Consumer Goods22
- Financial Services3
Employment mix
- Unspecified185 · 87%
- Part-time20 · 9%
- Full-time7 · 3%
- Intern1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Construction Automation Teamworks Administrator
Bechtel · Brownsville, TX · jobs.bechtel.com
posted 1 week ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Tractor Supply · Brownsville, TX · tractorsupply.careers
posted 1 day ago
- Patient Service Representative
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX · jobs.tenethealth.com
posted 1 day ago
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Interventional RadiologyRegistered Nurse
Tenet Healthcare · Brownsville, TX · jobs.tenethealth.com
posted 1 day ago