Dallas averages 42.7 applicants per job across 26,791 open positions from 4,530 employers.
Financial Analyst leads with 106 applicants per job—4.2× higher than the least competitive roles
Dallas's most competitive positions are concentrated in tech and finance roles. Our analysis of 26,791 LinkedIn job postings shows Financial Analyst as the hardest role to land, with 106 applicants competing for each of just 76 openings. That's 4.2× more competitive than Licensed Practical Nurse roles and 148% above Dallas's average of 42.7 applicants per job.
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Healthcare roles dominate Dallas's least competitive job categories. Licensed Practical Nurse positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 55 available jobs—4.2× easier to land than Financial Analyst roles and 41% below Dallas's average competition of 42.7 applicants.
Nurse leads with 1,110 openings at 25 applicants per job | Financial Analyst is hardest to land at 106 applicants | Licensed Practical Nurse easiest at 25
Our analysis of 26,791 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Dallas's 52 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 1,110 open positions, but faces 25 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Financial Analyst is the hardest role to land in Dallas with 106 applicants competing for just 76 openings.
Of all 52 job titles analyzed, 9 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 909 jobs, while 28 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 5,209 combined openings. The competition gap in Dallas is stark: Financial Analyst averages 106 applicants while Licensed Practical Nurse sees just 25—a 4.2× difference.
Deloitte leads with 454 jobs (1.7% of market) | Texas Instruments hardest at 134 applicants | Domino's easiest at 25
Deloitte dominates Dallas's job market with 454 open positions—1.7% of all jobs in the metro area—at 32 applicants per role. PwC follows with 393 positions at 29 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 3,110 jobs—12% of Dallas's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Texas Instruments is the hardest place to get hired in Dallas with 134 applicants per job, while Domino's offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 56 major employers analyzed, 8 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 36 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 26,791 LinkedIn job postings in the Dallas metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Baylor Scott & White Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and 8 other employers with 3,950 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Dallas currently has 3,950 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 33 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Domino's, and 8 other employers with 3,010 open positions
The Technology sector in Dallas currently has 3,010 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 61 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
KPMG US, Goldman Sachs, and 8 other employers with 2,115 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Dallas currently has 2,115 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 55 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
HDR, Turner Construction Company, and 8 other employers with 1,666 open positions
The Construction sector in Dallas currently has 1,666 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 44 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
American Airlines, Copart, and 8 other employers with 1,413 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Dallas currently has 1,413 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 58 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
Deloitte, PwC, and 8 other employers with 1,340 open positions
The Accounting sector in Dallas currently has 1,340 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 34 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
Fiesta Mart, Inc., AutoZone, and 8 other employers with 1,231 open positions
The Retail sector in Dallas currently has 1,231 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 37 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
McDonald's, Panda Restaurant Group, and 8 other employers with 1,153 open positions
The Hospitality sector in Dallas currently has 1,153 open positions across 10 employers in Dallas. With an average of 43 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Dallas's overall market average of 42.7.
Management and Manufacturing leads with 3,327 jobs (12% of market) at 36 applicants | Purchasing easiest to break into at 26 applicants
Management and Manufacturing dominates Dallas's job market with 3,327 open positions—12% of all jobs—at 36 applicants per role. Health Care Provider follows with 2,783 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 8,266 jobs—31% of Dallas's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in Dallas with 70 applicants per job, while Purchasing offers the best odds at just 26 applicants—a 44-applicant difference. Of 30 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 14 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does Dallas's job competition compare to Texas rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
Dallas has 4% more competition overall than Houston. Houston has easier competition for key roles.
See full Houston job market data →Ranked by competition level (lower = easier)
Dallas ranks #3 of 5 for easiest job market in Texas.
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Competition data based on 26,791 active job postings in Dallas.
Dallas averages 42.7 applicants per job across 26,791 open positions. Financial Analyst is hardest at 106 applicants; Licensed Practical Nurse is easiest at 25.
Financial Analyst (106 applicants per job), Data Engineer (103), and Business Analyst (101). These roles see 4.2× more competition than healthcare positions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (25 applicants per job, 55 openings), Nurse (25), and Cook (25).
Deloitte leads with 454 jobs, followed by PwC (393) and Baylor Scott & White Health (383). 4,530 companies are actively hiring.
26,791 open positions across 4,530 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (3,950 jobs), Technology (3,010), and Banking & Finance (2,115).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 26,791 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Dallas-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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