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Mcallen, 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 below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $26/hr national)

Mcallen, TX job market overview (June 2026)

The Mcallen, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 335 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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 Associate46—$18.50/hr n=7
Store Supervisor / Manager43——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist17——
Food Service12——
Crew / Cashier12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time39—$18.57/hr n=13
Full-time19$138k n=4$18.57/hr n=3
Intern5——
Contract4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail233—$18.57/hr n=16
Food Service / Restaurants65——
Consumer Goods61—$18.57/hr n=13
Manufacturing16——
Real Estate14——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate46
  • Store Supervisor / Manager43
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist17
  • Food Service12
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Server / Host11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Machinists2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail233
  • Food Service / Restaurants65
  • Consumer Goods61
  • Manufacturing16
  • Real Estate14
  • Healthcare8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified265 · 79%
  • Part-time39 · 12%
  • Full-time19 · 6%
  • Intern5 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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