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Mcallen, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 33% from the last 14 days)

Mcallen, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Mcallen, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 220 active job postings tracked here, 45% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mcallen, TX job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate35—$18.50/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager22——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist13——
Crew / Cashier11——
Server / Host10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time40—$18.57/hr n=10
Full-time17—$18.57/hr n=3
Intern4——
Temporary4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail142—$18.57/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants54——
Consumer Goods51—$18.57/hr n=13
Manufacturing10——
Financial Services6——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate35
  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Server / Host10
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Stockers and Order Fillers5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail142
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Manufacturing10
  • Financial Services6
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified153 · 70%
  • Part-time40 · 18%
  • Full-time17 · 8%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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