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Baytown, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Baytown, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Baytown, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 135 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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

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

Baytown, TX job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time9
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail91$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants43
Consumer Goods17$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare11
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate20
  • Server / Host9
  • Pharmacy7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Cook / Kitchen5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants43
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services1
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified109 · 81%
  • Part-time15 · 11%
  • Full-time9 · 7%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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