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Waco, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+61 this week — 61 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (30% appear duplicated)

Waco, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Waco, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 416 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with healthcare 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 registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Waco, TX job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time68——
Part-time29—$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary22——
Intern6——
Contract4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare151——
Retail113—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants87——
Technology46——
Manufacturing45——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager45
  • Registered Nurse30
  • Retail Associate25
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)17
  • Engineering16
  • Physician / Doctor16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses23
  • Managers, All Other20
  • Family Medicine Physicians10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare151
  • Retail113
  • Food Service / Restaurants87
  • Technology46
  • Manufacturing45
  • Consumer Goods45

Employment mix

  • Unspecified287 · 69%
  • Full-time68 · 16%
  • Part-time29 · 7%
  • Temporary22 · 5%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Contract4 · 1%

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