Austin and Houston follow as hiring demand spreads across major metros and emerging cities according to OysterLink data
AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — San Antonio recorded the highest number of hospitality job postings on OysterLink from January to March 2026, leading all Texas cities in hiring demand in the hospitality industry, followed by Austin and Houston, respectively.
The latest data shows that hiring activity remains strong across both major metros and fast-growing smaller cities, pointing to continued expansion in the state’s hospitality sector.
Top Texas Cities by Hospitality Job Demand
San Antonio leads the rankings with 502 job postings, followed by Austin with 462 and Houston with 372. Round Rock and El Paso round out the top five, highlighting strong demand beyond traditional urban centers.
- San Antonio — 502 job posts
- Austin — 462
- Houston — 372
- Round Rock — 341
- El Paso — 312
- Dallas — 288
- Corpus Christi — 267
- Lubbock — 257
- Fort Worth — 254
- The Woodlands — 240
- Tyler — 235
- Frisco — 226
- Grand Prairie — 226
- Irving — 221
- Waco — 212
- Amarillo — 208
- Lewisville — 196
- College Station — 190
- Denton — 184
- Midland — 180
- Sugar Land — 180
- Pasadena — 176
- League City — 175
- Killeen — 170
- New Braunfels — 169
- McAllen — 165
- Mesquite — 164
- Carrollton — 162
- McKinney — 162
- Brownsville — 161
- Abilene — 159
- Wichita Falls — 154
- Missouri City — 144
- Plano — 144
- Richardson — 144
- Conroe — 142
- Laredo — 142
- Odessa — 138
- Beaumont — 133
- Allen — 132
- Garland — 132
- Pearland — 124
- Galveston — 116
- Baytown — 111
- Edinburg — 99
- Texas City — 87
- Arlington — 66
- San Angelo — 44
- Georgetown — 39
- Temple — 33
What This Means for the Hospitality Industry
While major cities like Austin, Houston and Dallas continue to drive demand, smaller and mid-sized cities are also seeing strong hiring activity.
Places like Round Rock, Frisco and The Woodlands are emerging as key hiring hubs, likely fueled by population growth and spillover demand from nearby metros. At the same time, cities such as Waco and College Station show how local tourism and university-driven economies continue to support steady hiring.
“Texas continues to be one of the most active hospitality job markets in the country,” said Milos Eric, co-founder and general manager at OysterLink. “What stands out is how demand is spreading beyond major cities into smaller and mid-sized markets. For job seekers, this means more opportunities — and for employers, stronger competition for talent.”
About OysterLink
OysterLink is the fastest-growing hospitality job platform that attracts over 350,000 job seekers. With listings, including top hospitality jobs in Houston and Austin, industry insights and career resources, OysterLink helps professionals build rewarding careers in hospitality.Â
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