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Waco, 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 (11% appear duplicated)

Waco, TX job market overview (June 2026)

The Waco, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 399 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • 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-time32$81k n=4—
Part-time29—$18.57/hr n=9
Temporary11——
Contract2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail141—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants83——
Healthcare75$147k n=4$23.50/hr n=4
Manufacturing59——
Consumer Goods43—$18.57/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager50
  • Retail Associate26
  • Registered Nurse23
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Engineering15
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other8
  • Software Developers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Electrical Engineers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail141
  • Food Service / Restaurants83
  • Healthcare75
  • Manufacturing59
  • Consumer Goods43
  • Technology39

Employment mix

  • Unspecified323 · 81%
  • Full-time32 · 8%
  • Part-time29 · 7%
  • Temporary11 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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