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Port Arthur, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Port Arthur, TX job market overview (June 2026)

The Port Arthur, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 109 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Port Arthur, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Port Arthur, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Contract2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail48$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants28
Professional Services24
Consumer Goods8$18.57/hr n=6
Energy4

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Server / Host6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail48
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Professional Services24
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Energy4
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 85%
  • Part-time10 · 9%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 2%

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