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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($154k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+529 this week — 896 added vs 367 removed)

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 5,212 active job postings tracked here, 35% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager258$105k n=14—
Retail Associate254—$18.50/hr n=30
Engineering228$160k n=9$21/hr n=4
VP193——
Crew / Cashier157——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other502$191k n=38—
Software Developers404$160k n=20—
Management Analysts83$120k n=4—
Chief Executives78——
Fast Food and Counter Workers69——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time298$65k n=14$18.57/hr n=71
Contract222$174k n=42—
Full-time211$107k n=46$18.57/hr n=17
Temporary60$160k n=11—
Intern39$71k n=4—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,744$178k n=183$18.57/hr n=94
Food Service / Restaurants1,028$64k n=20—
Manufacturing822$105k n=6—
Technology635$181k n=185—
Consumer Goods612$105k n=26$18.57/hr n=83

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager258
  • Retail Associate254
  • Engineering228
  • VP193
  • Crew / Cashier157
  • Restaurant Manager / GM129

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other502
  • Software Developers404
  • Management Analysts83
  • Chief Executives78
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers69
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers68

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,744
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,028
  • Manufacturing822
  • Technology635
  • Consumer Goods612
  • Professional Services589

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,382 · 84%
  • Part-time298 · 6%
  • Contract222 · 4%
  • Full-time211 · 4%
  • Temporary60 · 1%
  • Intern39 · 1%

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