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Weak

Houston, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (88% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.64/hr vs $26/hr national)

Houston, TX job market overview (June 2026)

The Houston, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 5,769 active job postings tracked here, 88% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 / Manager405$105k n=18—
Retail Associate273—$18.50/hr n=39
Crew / Cashier209——
Delivery Driver132——
Director114$187k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other244$105k n=7—
Registered Nurses69——
Fast Food and Counter Workers68——
Software Developers63——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers50——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time403$172k n=18$18.64/hr n=165
Contract215$160k n=23$48/hr n=4
Full-time185$105k n=30$18.57/hr n=31
Intern23——
Temporary23$160k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail1,691$160k n=69$18.57/hr n=117
Professional Services1,169$158k n=22$45/hr n=57
Food Service / Restaurants1,140$86k n=4$18.94/hr n=6
Healthcare1,070$172k n=14$31.80/hr n=81
Consumer Goods483$105k n=32$18.57/hr n=116

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager405
  • Retail Associate273
  • Crew / Cashier209
  • Delivery Driver132
  • Director114
  • Registered Nurse100

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other244
  • Registered Nurses69
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers68
  • Software Developers63
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers50
  • Retail Salespersons46

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail1,691
  • Professional Services1,169
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,140
  • Healthcare1,070
  • Consumer Goods483
  • Energy417

Employment mix

  • Unspecified4,920 · 85%
  • Part-time403 · 7%
  • Contract215 · 4%
  • Full-time185 · 3%
  • Intern23 · 0%
  • Temporary23 · 0%

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