Austin averages 45.2 applicants per job across 24,666 open positions from 3,641 employers.
DevOps Engineer leads with 110 applicants per job—4.4× higher than the least competitive roles
Austin's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 24,666 LinkedIn job postings shows DevOps Engineer as the hardest role to land, with 110 applicants competing for each of just 81 openings. That's 4.4× more competitive than Licensed Practical Nurse roles and 143% above Austin's average of 45.2 applicants per job.
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Healthcare and skilled trades roles dominate Austin's least competitive job categories. Licensed Practical Nurse positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 74 available jobs—4.4× easier to land than DevOps Engineer roles and 45% below Austin's average competition of 45.2 applicants.
Nurse leads with 880 openings at 26 applicants per job | DevOps Engineer is hardest to land at 110 applicants | Licensed Practical Nurse easiest at 25
Our analysis of 24,666 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Austin's 53 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 880 open positions, but faces 26 applicants per role. Meanwhile, DevOps Engineer is the hardest role to land in Austin with 110 applicants competing for just 81 openings.
Of all 53 job titles analyzed, 9 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 1,690 jobs, while 31 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 4,454 combined openings. The competition gap in Austin is stark: DevOps Engineer averages 110 applicants while Licensed Practical Nurse sees just 25—a 4.4× difference.
Oracle leads with 564 jobs (2.3% of market) | Meta hardest at 122 applicants | St. David's HealthCare easiest at 25
Oracle dominates Austin's job market with 564 open positions—2.3% of all jobs in the metro area—at 44 applicants per role. St. David's HealthCare follows with 363 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 3,237 jobs—13% of Austin's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Meta is the hardest place to get hired in Austin with 122 applicants per job, while St. David's HealthCare offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 55 major employers analyzed, 15 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 25 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 24,666 LinkedIn job postings in the Austin metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Oracle, Amazon, and 8 other employers with 7,006 open positions
The Technology sector in Austin currently has 7,006 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 67 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
St. David's HealthCare, Ascension, and 8 other employers with 2,700 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Austin currently has 2,700 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 30 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
DPR Construction, HDR, and 8 other employers with 1,199 open positions
The Construction sector in Austin currently has 1,199 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
McDonald's, Panda Restaurant Group, and 8 other employers with 1,131 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Austin currently has 1,131 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 32 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
Saronic Technologies, Flex, and 8 other employers with 1,079 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Austin currently has 1,079 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 59 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
KPMG US, Charles Schwab, and 8 other employers with 973 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Austin currently has 973 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 56 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
O'Reilly Auto Parts, Walgreens, and 8 other employers with 929 open positions
The Retail sector in Austin currently has 929 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 32 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
The University of Texas at Austin, Harmony Public Schools, and 8 other employers with 818 open positions
The Education sector in Austin currently has 818 open positions across 10 employers in Austin. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Austin's overall market average of 45.2.
Engineering and Information Technology leads with 3,084 jobs (13% of market) at 59 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 26 applicants
Engineering and Information Technology dominates Austin's job market with 3,084 open positions—13% of all jobs—at 59 applicants per role. Management and Manufacturing follows with 2,796 positions at 36 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 8,274 jobs—34% of Austin's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering is the most competitive category in Austin with 91 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 26 applicants—a 64-applicant difference. Of 27 functions analyzed, 2 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 9 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Austin's job competition compare to Texas Tech Corridor rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Austin has 7% less competition overall than Seattle. Austin wins on most role comparisons.
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Austin ranks #4 of 5 for easiest job market in Texas Tech Corridor.
Competition changes from other cities
Competition data based on 24,666 active job postings in Austin.
Austin averages 45.2 applicants per job across 24,666 open positions. DevOps Engineer is hardest at 110 applicants; Licensed Practical Nurse is easiest at 25.
DevOps Engineer (110 applicants per job), Data Engineer (99), and Financial Analyst (94). These roles see 4.4× more competition than healthcare positions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (25 applicants per job, 74 openings), Mechanic (25), and Physical Therapist (25).
Oracle leads with 564 jobs, followed by St. David's HealthCare (363) and Deloitte (357). 3,641 companies are actively hiring.
24,666 open positions across 3,641 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Technology (7,006 jobs), Healthcare (2,700), and Construction (1,199).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 24,666 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Austin-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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