San Antonio averages 30.5 applicants per job across 13,782 open positions from 2,282 employers.
441+ openings across essential services roles with just 25-25 applicants per job
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Essential services roles dominate San Antonio's least competitive job categories. Caregiver positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 51 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 18% below San Antonio's average competition of 30.5 applicants.
Nurse leads with 1,162 openings at 25 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Caregiver easiest at 25
Our analysis of 13,782 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across San Antonio's 33 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 1,162 open positions, but faces 25 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in San Antonio with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 33 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 32 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 4,854 combined openings. The competition gap in San Antonio is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Caregiver sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Methodist Healthcare System leads with 516 jobs (3.7% of market) | Frost hardest at 68 applicants | Methodist Healthcare System easiest at 25
Methodist Healthcare System dominates San Antonio's job market with 516 open positions—3.7% of all jobs in the metro area—at 25 applicants per role. Labatt Food Service follows with 462 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,882 jobs—21% of San Antonio's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. Frost is the hardest place to get hired in San Antonio with 68 applicants per job, while Methodist Healthcare System offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 30 major employers analyzed, 0 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 28 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 13,782 LinkedIn job postings in the San Antonio metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
Methodist Healthcare System, CHRISTUS Health, and 8 other employers with 3,463 open positions
The Healthcare sector in San Antonio currently has 3,463 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
Labatt Food Service, McDonald's, and 8 other employers with 1,414 open positions
The Hospitality sector in San Antonio currently has 1,414 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
Ulta Beauty, Dollar Tree Stores, and 8 other employers with 1,289 open positions
The Retail sector in San Antonio currently has 1,289 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
Booz Allen Hamilton, Cymertek Corporation, and 8 other employers with 896 open positions
The Technology sector in San Antonio currently has 896 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 38 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
HDR, Peraton, and 8 other employers with 822 open positions
The Construction sector in San Antonio currently has 822 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
USAA, KPMG US, and 8 other employers with 656 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in San Antonio currently has 656 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 43 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
Applied Training Solutions, CraneTech, and 8 other employers with 622 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in San Antonio currently has 622 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
UT Health San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio, and 8 other employers with 470 open positions
The Education sector in San Antonio currently has 470 open positions across 10 employers in San Antonio. With an average of 33 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to San Antonio's overall market average of 30.5.
Health Care Provider leads with 3,127 jobs (23% of market) at 25 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 25 applicants
Health Care Provider dominates San Antonio's job market with 3,127 open positions—23% of all jobs—at 25 applicants per role. Management and Manufacturing follows with 2,490 positions at 28 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 6,929 jobs—50% of San Antonio's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in San Antonio with 45 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 25 applicants—a 20-applicant difference. Of 22 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 19 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
How does San Antonio's job competition compare to Texas rivals?
Head-to-head job market comparison
San Antonio has 33% less competition overall than Austin. San Antonio wins on most role comparisons.
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Competition data based on 13,782 active job postings in San Antonio.
San Antonio averages 30.5 applicants per job across 13,782 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Caregiver is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Caregiver (25 applicants per job, 51 openings), Shift Manager (25), and Attorney (25).
Methodist Healthcare System leads with 516 jobs, followed by Labatt Food Service (462) and CHRISTUS Health (415). 2,282 companies are actively hiring.
13,782 open positions across 2,282 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (3,463 jobs), Hospitality (1,414), and Retail (1,289).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 13,782 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the San Antonio-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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