What are the best Dallas jobs part time workers will find?
The current state of the economy is forcing many people to look for part-time jobs, whether to supplement their current job or because they can’t find a permanent full-time position. Whatever the reason, there is always a need for employees who are willing to work part-time.
During July, the Dallas-Plano-Irving area’s unemployment rate remained at 8.5 percent for the second consecutive month, after increasing from 8.1 percent during June. The area’s rate was still lower than the national average at the time of 9.5 percent.
The Dallas area had a total non-farm employment of 2,024,400 workers during July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is down from 2,037,400 workers during June, but a 1.3 percent increase from last year.
Luckily, if you’ve fallen victim to the down economy, there are some great part-time jobs available. If you know where to look, you can end up with a part-time job that pays well, offers a flexible schedule, and will grow in the coming years.
The top 10 part-time jobs – as compiled by CareerBuilder, along with average salaries in Dallas from the Texas Workforce Commission – include:
- Pharmacy technicians – $15.07 per hour
- Tax preparers – $17.10 per hour
- Dental assistants – $16.39 per hour
- Personal and home care aides – $9.27 per hour
- Receptionists – $13.65 per hour
- Clerical library assistants – $10.70 per hour
- Demonstrators and product promoters – $13.29 per hour
- Childcare workers – $9.24 per hour
- Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors – $17.71 per hour
- Physical therapist aides – $12.00 per hour
