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San Marcos, 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 25% 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 162 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Temporary6——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail94—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants63——
Consumer Goods51—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare6——
Transportation & Logistics4——

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail94
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Healthcare6
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Technology3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified132 · 81%
  • Part-time14 · 9%
  • Full-time9 · 6%
  • Temporary6 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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