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Hobbs, NM Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+52 this week — 52 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.04/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)

Hobbs, NM job market overview (May 2026)

The Hobbs, NM job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 44% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hobbs, NM job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hobbs, NM.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$21/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail89—$21.04/hr n=6
Healthcare41——
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Consumer Goods8—$21.04/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Retail Associate19
  • Server / Host8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Crew / Cashier4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail89
  • Healthcare41
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Transportation & Logistics7
  • Energy4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 92%
  • Part-time10 · 6%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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