Jobs in San Marcos, TX
161 active postings tracked in San Marcos, TX · collapsed to 125 roles.
San Marcos, TX Job Market Score
- 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 27% from the last 14 days)
San Marcos, TX job market overview (May 2026)
The San Marcos, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 161 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 46% of postings in San Marcos, TX have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 24 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2427+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 161).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Chipotle.
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.
San Marcos, TX job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Marcos, TX.
- 161Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 74Open 30+ days46% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 161
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 24dMedian agep90 2427d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate22
- Store Supervisor / Manager16
- Crew / Cashier12
- Cook / Kitchen12
- Server / Host12
- Food Service9
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10
- Retail Salespersons5
- Managers, All Other4
- Stockers and Order Fillers4
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail93
- Food Service / Restaurants63
- Consumer Goods51
- Healthcare6
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Technology3
Employment mix
- Unspecified131 · 81%
- Part-time14 · 9%
- Full-time9 · 6%
- Temporary6 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Specialty Beauty Advisor - CliniqueBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · San Marcos, Texas · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full Time - Fulfillment Associate - Day
Lowe's · San Marcos, Texas · talent.lowes.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Bilingual Spanish-Teller San Marcos
PNC Financial Services · San Marcos, Texas · careers.pnc.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full Time - Sales Specialist - Cabinets - Day
Lowe's · San Marcos, Texas · talent.lowes.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-Prime Outlets at San Marcos× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · San Marcos, Texas, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Assistant Manager IStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar Tree · San Marcos, TX, United States · dollartree.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Cracker Barrel · San Marcos, Texas · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Branch Operations Supervisor× 2 openings
Lowe's · San Marcos, Texas · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Krispy Kreme · San Marcos, Texas · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Warehouse Associate IIWarehouse / Stocker
Lowe's · San Marcos, Texas · talent.lowes.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Store Manager-Prime Outlets at San MarcosStore Supervisor / Manager
Victoria's Secret · San Marcos, Texas, United States · vsco.taleo.net
posted 4 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate I× 2 openings
Dollar Tree · San Marcos, TX, United States · dollartree.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · San Marcos, Texas · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Night MaintenanceCrew / Cashier
Cracker Barrel · San Marcos, Texas · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago