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Port Arthur, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Port Arthur, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Port Arthur, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 111 active job postings tracked here, 27% 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.

Port Arthur, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Port Arthur, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time3
Temporary2
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail54$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services28
Food Service / Restaurants22
Consumer Goods8$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare7

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Server / Host6
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Professional Services28
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare7
  • Energy7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 84%
  • Part-time12 · 11%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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