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Houston, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($152k vs $137k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+472 this week — 852 added vs 380 removed)

Houston, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Houston, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 4,635 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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.

Houston, TX job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager398$105k n=17—
Retail Associate278—$18.50/hr n=42
Crew / Cashier216——
Pharmacy133——
Delivery Driver130——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other358$154k n=23—
Registered Nurses103——
Software Developers95$156k n=8—
Fast Food and Counter Workers86——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers82——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time416$206k n=12$18.57/hr n=97
Full-time170$105k n=39$18.57/hr n=28
Contract143$159k n=30—
Temporary45$160k n=6—
Intern33——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,827$160k n=75$18.57/hr n=124
Food Service / Restaurants980$46k n=4—
Healthcare660$100k n=4—
Professional Services586$189k n=32—
Consumer Goods481$105k n=20$18.57/hr n=116

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager398
  • Retail Associate278
  • Crew / Cashier216
  • Pharmacy133
  • Delivery Driver130
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead118

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other358
  • Registered Nurses103
  • Software Developers95
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers86
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers82
  • Retail Salespersons68

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,827
  • Food Service / Restaurants980
  • Healthcare660
  • Professional Services586
  • Consumer Goods481
  • Energy324

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,828 · 83%
  • Part-time416 · 9%
  • Full-time170 · 4%
  • Contract143 · 3%
  • Temporary45 · 1%
  • Intern33 · 1%

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