Houston, Texas Job Market Report

GrowingUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

Avg Salary Range

$108K - $138K

Remote %

Ghost Rate

19%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Houston, TX commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 98.7).

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Spatial Hub Radar · Houston, TX

Approx. cost index: 98.70% State Tax

Nearby Markets:Austin, TX (146 mi)San Antonio, TX (189 mi)Dallas, TX (225 mi)Memphis, TN (484 mi)Kansas City, MO (647 mi)

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 Houston:$115,000/yr

Compare Relocation Purchasing Power Against:

Current: Houston, TX

$115,000

BEA Price Parity: 98.7

0% State Income Tax

Target: San Francisco, CA

$137,953

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 20% more expensive+20% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $115,000 in Houston, you need at least $137,953 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

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

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Top Roles in Houston

Field Office Manager (MEMPHIS, TN)

French Bilingual Customer Service Representative (Remote)

Operations Leadership Manager

Logistics Coordinator - Hybrid - $20+/hr

Operations Manager, Environmental Consulting

Director, Supply Chain & Procurement

Workplace Solutions Manager

Project Manager - Civic / Public works - Houston, TX

Project Lead IV

Utility Construction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Top Hiring Companies

Arete Industrial Solutions

2 listings

Baker Hughes

2 listings

TEKsystems

1 listing

Allied Group

1 listing

Link Staffing

1 listing

talisman

1 listing

Peterson Technology Partners

1 listing

SPS

1 listing

Henderson Scott US

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 2%On-site: 98%

Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 8 scored listings in Houston.

Realistic

(0 jobs)

38%

Ambitious

(3 jobs)

Overloaded

(0 jobs)

63%

Unrealistic

(5 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn26Indeed8ZipRecruiter5Google Jobs2Link Staffing1Goodwin Recruiting1JobMesh.io1Walmart Careers1Republic Services Jobs1United Airlines Jobs1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Houston?

There are 54 active job listings in Houston, TX right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 240.

What is the average salary in Houston?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Houston is $108K to $138K. Median salary sits at $116K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Houston jobs are remote?

2% of active Houston 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 Houston?

The average ghost probability across scored Houston listings is 19%. 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 Houston?

The most active employers in Houston include Arete Industrial Solutions, Baker Hughes, TEKsystems, Allied Group, Link Staffing. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.