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Houston, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($147k vs $137k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+420 this week — 814 added vs 394 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 4,633 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.

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 Associate279—$18.50/hr n=40
Crew / Cashier217——
Pharmacy133——
Delivery Driver130——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other356$154k n=23—
Registered Nurses103——
Software Developers93$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-time391$206k n=12$18.57/hr n=89
Full-time177$105k n=40$18.57/hr n=28
Contract147$159k n=30—
Temporary44$160k n=6—
Intern33——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,825$160k n=75$18.57/hr n=119
Food Service / Restaurants979$46k n=4—
Healthcare661$108k n=5—
Professional Services586$189k n=32—
Consumer Goods482$105k n=20$18.57/hr n=116

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager398
  • Retail Associate279
  • Crew / Cashier217
  • Pharmacy133
  • Delivery Driver130
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead118

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other356
  • Registered Nurses103
  • Software Developers93
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers86
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers82
  • Retail Salespersons65

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,825
  • Food Service / Restaurants979
  • Healthcare661
  • Professional Services586
  • Consumer Goods482
  • Energy323

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,841 · 83%
  • Part-time391 · 8%
  • Full-time177 · 4%
  • Contract147 · 3%
  • Temporary44 · 1%
  • Intern33 · 1%

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