Austin, Texas Job Market Report
Active Listings
54
Avg Salary Range
$125K - $187K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
26%
H-1B Sponsors
27%
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Austin, TX commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 99.4).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$150,000
BEA Price Parity: 99.4
0% State Income Tax
$178,672
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $150,000 in Austin, you need at least $178,672 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
CA levies state income taxes, whereas Austin, TX features 0% state income tax on earned wages.
Top Roles in Austin
Top Hiring Companies
Swinerton
2 listings
Applied Materials
2 listings
AECOM
2 listings
Procore
2 listings
Zendesk
2 listings
GoodwinRecruiting
2 listings
Chart Industries, Inc.
1 listing
Flatiron Construction Corp
1 listing
Amazon.com Services LLC
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
Job Quality
ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 4 scored listings in Austin.
0%
Realistic
(0 jobs)
100%
Ambitious
(4 jobs)
0%
Overloaded
(0 jobs)
0%
Unrealistic
(0 jobs)
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Browse Austin JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Austin?
There are 54 active job listings in Austin, TX right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 313.
What is the average salary in Austin?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Austin is $125K to $187K. Median salary sits at $151K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Austin jobs are remote?
0% of active Austin listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Austin?
The average ghost probability across scored Austin listings is 26%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Austin?
The most active employers in Austin include Swinerton, Applied Materials, AECOM, Procore, Zendesk. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.