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Harlingen, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 35 added vs 0 removed)

Harlingen, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The 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, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with healthcare 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.

Harlingen, TX job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time7
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare83
Retail81$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants45
Consumer Goods21$18.57/hr n=6
Financial Services4

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate20
  • Registered Nurse13
  • Server / Host8
  • Food Service7
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses24
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Nursing Assistants4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare83
  • Retail81
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Financial Services4
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified186 · 89%
  • Part-time15 · 7%
  • Full-time7 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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