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# Houston, TX Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies

**State:** [Texas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 22,770

**Hiring momentum:** -8.4% — 1,032 new postings in the last 28 days vs 1,127 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 33,815
- Median salary: $75K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $43K – $126K
- Remote share: 5.6%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 33,815 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Houston, TX: Retail (9% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Restaurants.
- New postings for Houston, TX fell 8% in the last 28 days (1032 vs 1127 in the 28 days before).
- Pay in Houston, TX runs 7% above the United States median ($75K vs $70K).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Houston, TX

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 3046 | $35K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 2449 | $58K |
| Restaurants | 1543 | $27K |
| Construction | 1538 | $83K |
| Oil & Gas | 1537 | $139K |
| Financial Services | 1288 | $71K |
| IT Services & Consulting | 911 | $133K |
| Civil Engineering | 875 | $113K |
| Machinery Manufacturing | 871 | $84K |
| Professional Services | 759 | $46K |

## Top roles hiring in Houston, TX

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 1127 | $32K |
| Assistant Manager | 723 | $44K |
| Project Manager | 600 | $124K |
| Customer Service Representative | 573 | $38K |
| Delivery Driver | 539 | $34K |
| Sales Representative | 474 | $75K |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 355 | $130K |
| CDL Driver | 339 | $68K |
| Registered Nurse | 329 | $84K |
| Security Officer | 327 | $35K |

## Top hiring companies in Houston, TX

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 1061 |
| [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 345 |
| [MD Anderson Jobs & Careers — Cancer Care & Research](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/md-anderson?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 342 |
| [WSP Jobs & Careers — Engineering & Infrastructure](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wsp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 266 |
| [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 260 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 1481 employers filed 5175 petitions; 7% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Houston, TX

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | 205 | $78K |
| EY | 146 | $153K |
| Baylor College of Medicine | 133 | $70K |
| Infosys | 361 | $101K |
| United Airlines | 86 | $106K |

[All H1B sponsors in Houston, TX](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/houston-tx?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries hire most in Houston, TX?

Energy, healthcare, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, and port-related services all hire heavily in Houston. The city has one of Texas's broadest blue-collar and white-collar labor markets in the same metro.
### What employers are most visible in Houston, TX?

Visible employers often include energy companies, hospital systems, engineering firms, port-linked operators, manufacturers, and large service organizations. The employer table on this page shows which organizations are actively posting now.
### How does Houston compare with Dallas or Corpus Christi?

Houston combines a much broader energy, medical, and port economy than Corpus Christi, while Dallas leans more corporate and finance-heavy. Comparing them can help you target the right Texas metro based on industry depth.
### Are remote jobs available in Houston, TX?

Remote and hybrid roles appear in engineering support, finance, technology, administration, and some professional-service work, but energy operations, healthcare, port logistics, and manufacturing remain largely on-site. Use the work-type filters to narrow results.
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