Texas job market

Jobs in Austin, TX

Austin is a leading technology center, with major campuses of large tech and semiconductor companies, a busy startup scene and a growing electric-vehicle and advanced manufacturing presence. As the Texas state capital, it also has a large state government workforce, and the University of Texas at Austin is a major employer and source of talent. Healthcare, music and live events, hospitality and construction round out the market. Rapid growth has raised housing costs, so compare offers carefully. Texas has no state income tax. Search nearby Round Rock, Cedar Park and Georgetown as well.

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Latest job openings in Austin, TX

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Major industries in the Austin area

Long-standing employers by sector. Hiring in each changes over time.

  • Technology and software
  • Semiconductors and hardware
  • State government
  • Higher education
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • Music, events and hospitality
  • Construction

Job search tips for Austin

  • Texas state agency jobs are posted on each agency's careers page; WorkInTexas is the state's public job bank.
  • Search Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and Pflugerville, where many campuses are.
  • Check commute time at the hour you would actually travel before applying to on-site roles.
  • Confirm whether a 'remote' role must be based in this state; many are limited to certain states.

For local pay by occupation, see the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics metro tables. Free in-person help is available at American Job Centers, which you can find through CareerOneStop.

Browse Austin jobs by career field

Watch out for job scams

Real employers never charge you to apply. Walk away if you see any of these:

  • You are asked to pay for training, equipment, a background check or an application fee.
  • They send a check and ask you to buy equipment from their vendor or send part of it back.
  • The 'job' is receiving money into your account, or packages at home, and forwarding them.
  • You get an offer without a real phone or video interview, often after a chat-only exchange.
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Jobs in Austin: frequently asked questions

How do I find jobs in Austin, TX?

Use the live Austin listings on this page, then check the Texas state job bank (CareerOneStop's job bank finder links to every state's), USAJOBS for federal roles, and the careers pages of large local employers. Set up alerts so new postings reach you within a day or two.

Where can I find salary data for Austin?

The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program publishes pay by occupation for metro areas, including the Austin area. CareerOneStop's salary finder presents the same data by job title. Compare it with the pay range in the posting.

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