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San Marcos, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

San Marcos, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The San Marcos, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 168 active job postings tracked here, 44% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

San Marcos, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Marcos, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Temporary5——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail94—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants69——
Consumer Goods52—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare6——
Transportation & Logistics4——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate21
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Server / Host12
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Stockers and Order Fillers6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail94
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods52
  • Healthcare6
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Technology3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 85%
  • Part-time13 · 8%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Temporary5 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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