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Dallas, Texas Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

196

Avg Salary Range

$102K - $146K

Remote %

0%

Ghost Rate

15%

H-1B Sponsors

4%

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Dallas, TX commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 101.2).

Explore 196 Dallas Listings→
Spatial Hub Radar · Dallas, TX
Approx. cost index: 101.20% State Tax
Austin, TX182 mi · cost index 99.4Houston, TX225 mi · cost index 98.7San Antonio, TX252 mi · cost index 94.6Memphis, TN420 mi · cost index 91.2Kansas City, MO454 mi · cost index 93.2Dallas, TX196 Jobs · 0% Remote

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).

Popular hubs:
Nominal Offer in Dallas:$120,000/yr
Current: Dallas, TX

$120,000

BEA Price Parity: 101.2

0% State Income Tax

Target: San Francisco, CA

$140,395

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 17% more expensive+17% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $120,000 in Dallas, you need at least $140,395 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

CA levies state income taxes, whereas Dallas, TX features 0% state income tax on earned wages.

Top Roles in Dallas

Operations Manager
3
Project Manager, Transformation Office
2
Senior Operations Manager
2
Supply Chain Operations Consultant II (Hybrid)
2
(USA) Senior Manager, Realty Project Management - DS
2
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – $25K Sign-On Incentive
1
HR Program Manager
1
Operations Manager- Distribution Yard
1
Field Marketing Manager - Sports Marketing
1
Distribution/Operations Manager (Management Consultant Opportunity)
1

Top Hiring Companies

UT Southwestern Medical Center

6 listings

Qualtrics

5 listings

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

3 listings

Walmart

3 listings

Children's Health

3 listings

Baylor Scott & White Health

2 listings

Southwest Airlines

2 listings

Jacobs

2 listings

PMG

2 listings

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%
Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 14 scored listings in Dallas.

0%

Realistic

(0 jobs)

79%

Ambitious

(11 jobs)

21%

Overloaded

(3 jobs)

0%

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn90Indeed25ZipRecruiter21Trabajo.org9Adzuna7Monster3Dice2Children's Health Careers2Southwest Careers - Southwest Airlines2AT&T Careers2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Dallas?

There are 196 active job listings in Dallas, TX right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 706.

What is the average salary in Dallas?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Dallas is $102K to $146K. Median salary sits at $119K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Dallas jobs are remote?

0% of active Dallas 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 Dallas?

The average ghost probability across scored Dallas listings is 15%. 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 Dallas?

The most active employers in Dallas include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Qualtrics, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Walmart, Children's Health. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.