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Midland, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Midland, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Midland, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 464 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Midland, TX job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time32—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time20——
Contract2——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail255—$18.57/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants144——
Consumer Goods38—$18.57/hr n=7
Energy37——
Transportation & Logistics23——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager77
  • Retail Associate53
  • Cook / Kitchen42
  • Server / Host17
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Food Service14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other16
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Waiters and Waitresses5
  • Retail Salespersons5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail255
  • Food Service / Restaurants144
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Energy37
  • Transportation & Logistics23
  • Healthcare10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified407 · 88%
  • Part-time32 · 7%
  • Full-time20 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 0%
  • Intern2 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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