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Watauga, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Watauga, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Watauga, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 60 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Watauga, TX job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants34——
Retail31—$18.57/hr n=6
Consumer Goods16—$18.57/hr n=6
Manufacturing1——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Food Service5
  • Retail Associate5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Bartenders1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants34
  • Retail31
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified53 · 88%
  • Part-time5 · 8%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

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