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Waco, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+41 this week — 85 added vs 44 removed)

Waco, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Waco, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 399 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with healthcare 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 registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Waco, TX job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time64——
Part-time29—$18.57/hr n=5
Temporary22——
Intern6——
Contract4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare153——
Retail115—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants67——
Technology47——
Manufacturing46——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Registered Nurse30
  • Retail Associate26
  • Engineering17
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)17
  • Physician / Doctor17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses23
  • Managers, All Other20
  • Family Medicine Physicians10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Software Developers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare153
  • Retail115
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Technology47
  • Manufacturing46
  • Consumer Goods44

Employment mix

  • Unspecified274 · 69%
  • Full-time64 · 16%
  • Part-time29 · 7%
  • Temporary22 · 6%
  • Intern6 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 1%

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