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Houston, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($123k vs $138k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+877 this week — 952 added vs 75 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)

Houston, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Houston, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 4,732 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 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.

Houston, TX job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager399$105k n=19—
Retail Associate277—$18.50/hr n=40
Crew / Cashier213——
Delivery Driver125——
Pharmacy124——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other381$129k n=21—
Software Developers114$156k n=11—
Registered Nurses104——
Fast Food and Counter Workers86——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers84——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time391$228k n=10$18.57/hr n=92
Contract189$129k n=58—
Full-time176$105k n=42$18.57/hr n=28
Temporary52$160k n=9—
Intern39$43k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,825$146k n=70$18.57/hr n=120
Food Service / Restaurants975$81k n=3—
Professional Services674$120k n=76—
Healthcare650$118k n=8—
Consumer Goods482$105k n=23$18.57/hr n=114

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager399
  • Retail Associate277
  • Crew / Cashier213
  • Delivery Driver125
  • Pharmacy124
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead119

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other381
  • Software Developers114
  • Registered Nurses104
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers86
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers84
  • Retail Salespersons78

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,825
  • Food Service / Restaurants975
  • Professional Services674
  • Healthcare650
  • Consumer Goods482
  • Energy364

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,885 · 82%
  • Part-time391 · 8%
  • Contract189 · 4%
  • Full-time176 · 4%
  • Temporary52 · 1%
  • Intern39 · 1%

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