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Mcallen, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Mcallen, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Mcallen, TX job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 202 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mcallen, TX job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate29—$18.50/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager22——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist10——
Server / Host10——
Crew / Cashier10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time37—$18.57/hr n=10
Full-time13—$18.57/hr n=3
Intern4——
Temporary3——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail127—$18.57/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants54——
Consumer Goods48—$18.57/hr n=13
Manufacturing11——
Financial Services6——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate29
  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Server / Host10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Stockers and Order Fillers6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail127
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Manufacturing11
  • Financial Services6
  • Healthcare4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified143 · 71%
  • Part-time37 · 18%
  • Full-time13 · 6%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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