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Dallas, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $137k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Dallas, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Dallas, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,852 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dallas, TX job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate140—$18.50/hr n=11
Store Supervisor / Manager132$105k n=5—
Engineering90$144k n=5$21/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier84——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead84——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other264$186k n=41—
Software Developers140$167k n=18—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers51——
Fast Food and Counter Workers44——
Customer Service Representatives43——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time183$65k n=14$18.57/hr n=25
Contract127$178k n=41—
Full-time123$114k n=35$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary36$194k n=3—
Intern27——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,056$193k n=149$18.57/hr n=33
Food Service / Restaurants600$64k n=9—
Technology530$193k n=159—
Consumer Goods396$105k n=18$18.57/hr n=25
Professional Services285$120k n=25—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate140
  • Store Supervisor / Manager132
  • Engineering90
  • Crew / Cashier84
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead84
  • Restaurant Manager / GM83

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other264
  • Software Developers140
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers51
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers44
  • Customer Service Representatives43
  • Retail Salespersons31

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,056
  • Food Service / Restaurants600
  • Technology530
  • Consumer Goods396
  • Professional Services285
  • Manufacturing280

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,356 · 83%
  • Part-time183 · 6%
  • Contract127 · 4%
  • Full-time123 · 4%
  • Temporary36 · 1%
  • Intern27 · 1%

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