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Dallas, 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 above the national median ($168k vs $130k national)

Dallas, TX job market overview (July 2026)

The Dallas, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 3,579 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.

Dallas, TX job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager175$105k n=7—
Retail Associate147—$18.50/hr n=11
Engineering135$177k n=6—
Director118$213k n=9—
Crew / Cashier101——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other167$200k n=16—
Software Developers114$137k n=4—
Fast Food and Counter Workers28——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers25——
Management Analysts20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time210$147k n=10$18.64/hr n=39
Full-time136$114k n=34$18.57/hr n=5
Contract131$181k n=43—
Temporary21$160k n=3—
Intern16——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,106$190k n=153$18.57/hr n=29
Professional Services714$105k n=13$36/hr n=11
Food Service / Restaurants686$70k n=11$19.40/hr n=5
Technology499$204k n=145—
Consumer Goods443$78k n=21$18.57/hr n=25

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager175
  • Retail Associate147
  • Engineering135
  • Director118
  • Crew / Cashier101
  • Cook / Kitchen76

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other167
  • Software Developers114
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers28
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers25
  • Management Analysts20
  • Chief Executives14

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,106
  • Professional Services714
  • Food Service / Restaurants686
  • Technology499
  • Consumer Goods443
  • Manufacturing351

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,065 · 86%
  • Part-time210 · 6%
  • Full-time136 · 4%
  • Contract131 · 4%
  • Temporary21 · 1%
  • Intern16 · 0%

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