Texas Labor Force Surpasses 15.9 million as Nonfarm Job Count Increases
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AUSTIN ⎯ Texas added 7,300 nonfarm jobs in November to reach a total of 14,321,000 positions. Over the year, the state added 146,300 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.0 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.
Texas’ civilian labor force registered at 15,938,500 after adding 59,500 people since September 2025 and reaching a new record high level for the series. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 206,800 people.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas registered at 4.2 percent.
“As Texas employers add thousands of jobs, TWC programs can help them grow, develop, and retain a skilled workforce,” said TWC Chairman Joe Esparza. “Initiatives like Skills for Small Business and the Skills Development Fund are training Texans for in-demand jobs that will cement Texas’ reputation as the best state in the nation for doing business.”
The Private Education and Health Services industry had the largest private sector over-the-month increase in November after adding 5,700 jobs. Professional and Business Services added 3,900 jobs over the month while Manufacturing added 2,300. In addition, the Construction industry posted an annual growth rate of 2.8 percent in November, which was the highest of any major industry.
“Texas' increasing job numbers are encouraging, and it's vital that these are good jobs that provide family-sustaining wages and benefits for Texas workers. We must continue to prioritize investments in skills training and development to ensure that all Texans can access these opportunities and share in the state's prosperity,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “As we celebrate this growth, let's also remain committed to fair labor practices and worker protections to ensure a thriving workforce for years to come.”
The Amarillo metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 3.1 percent in November, followed by the Midland MSA at 3.2 percent. The College Station-Bryan and San Angelo MSAs both registered at 3.3 percent.
“Texas’ job growth in November not only highlights the benefits of our diverse and growing economy but also underscores the importance of making sure Texans can thrive in their communities,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “TWC and our statewide network of local partners are able to continue strengthening the Texas economy and the foundations of our communities.”
Employment estimates released by TWC are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. *All estimates are subject to revision. To access this and more employment data, visit https://TexasLMI.com.
Civilian Labor Force Estimates for Texas Metropolitan Statistical Areas Not Seasonally Adjusted (In Thousands)
| November 2025 | October 2025 | November 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.L.F. | Emp. | Unemp. | Rate | C.L.F. | Emp. | Unemp. | Rate | C.L.F. | Emp. | Unemp. | Rate | |
| United States | 171,467.0 | 164,066.0 | 7,401.0 | 4.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 168,164.0 | 161,456.0 | 6,708.0 | 4.0 |
| Texas | 16,038.7 | 15,361.9 | 676.7 | 4.2 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 15,758.9 | 15,115.3 | 643.6 | 4.1 |
| Abilene | 89.1 | 85.9 | 3.1 | 3.5 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 87.6 | 84.6 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Amarillo | 142.3 | 137.8 | 4.5 | 3.1 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 139.4 | 135.1 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | 1,544.2 | 1,489.5 | 54.7 | 3.5 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 1,519.0 | 1,465.5 | 53.5 | 3.5 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | 188.2 | 178.1 | 10.1 | 5.4 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 185.3 | 175.5 | 9.8 | 5.3 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | 200.1 | 186.9 | 13.1 | 6.6 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 191.7 | 181.9 | 9.8 | 5.1 |
| College Station-Bryan | 160.7 | 155.4 | 5.4 | 3.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 156.2 | 150.9 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Corpus Christi | 215.6 | 205.6 | 10.0 | 4.6 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 211.2 | 202.2 | 9.0 | 4.3 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 4,592.7 | 4,410.4 | 182.3 | 4.0 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 4,533.1 | 4,357.1 | 176.1 | 3.9 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving MD | 3,123.0 | 2,997.8 | 125.2 | 4.0 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 3,087.2 | 2,966.7 | 120.5 | 3.9 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine MD | 1,469.7 | 1,412.6 | 57.1 | 3.9 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 1,445.9 | 1,390.3 | 55.6 | 3.8 |
| Eagle Pass | 25.1 | 23.0 | 2.1 | 8.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 24.2 | 22.4 | 1.7 | 7.1 |
| El Paso | 425.2 | 406.2 | 19.0 | 4.5 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 419.3 | 401.7 | 17.5 | 4.2 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | 3,929.4 | 3,751.6 | 177.8 | 4.5 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 3,870.7 | 3,701.4 | 169.3 | 4.4 |
| Killeen-Temple | 205.9 | 195.9 | 9.9 | 4.8 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 203.0 | 193.7 | 9.2 | 4.5 |
| Laredo | 123.1 | 117.8 | 5.3 | 4.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 120.2 | 115.3 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Longview | 131.4 | 125.4 | 6.0 | 4.6 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 129.6 | 123.2 | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Lubbock | 188.9 | 182.3 | 6.5 | 3.5 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 186.1 | 179.6 | 6.5 | 3.5 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | 412.2 | 386.4 | 25.8 | 6.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 398.5 | 375.2 | 23.2 | 5.8 |
| Midland | 106.6 | 103.2 | 3.4 | 3.2 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 104.7 | 101.5 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Odessa | 89.5 | 86.1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 87.1 | 84.0 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
| San Angelo | 64.2 | 62.1 | 2.1 | 3.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 62.8 | 60.7 | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | 1,381.0 | 1,325.8 | 55.2 | 4.0 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 1,354.1 | 1,302.2 | 52.0 | 3.8 |
| Sherman-Denison | 73.5 | 70.6 | 3.0 | 4.0 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 72.1 | 69.3 | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Texarkana | 63.5 | 60.8 | 2.8 | 4.4 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 62.3 | 59.8 | 2.5 | 4.0 |
| Tyler | 121.9 | 117.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 119.5 | 114.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 |
| Victoria | 46.4 | 44.4 | 2.0 | 4.3 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 45.5 | 43.6 | 1.9 | 4.1 |
| Waco | 150.9 | 144.8 | 6.2 | 4.1 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 148.5 | 142.8 | 5.7 | 3.8 |
| Wichita Falls | 67.8 | 65.1 | 2.6 | 3.9 | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | 67.1 | 64.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 |
Texas Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment Seasonally Adjusted
| INDUSTRY TITLE | Nov 2025* | Oct 2025 | Nov 2024 | Oct '25 to Nov '25 | Nov '24 to Nov '25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Change | Percent Change | Absolute Change | Percent Change | ||||
| Total Nonagricultural | 14,321,000 | 14,313,700 | 14,174,700 | 7,300 | 0.1 | 146,300 | 1.0 |
| Total Private | 12,175,200 | 12,167,300 | 12,048,900 | 7,900 | 0.1 | 126,300 | 1.0 |
| Goods Producing | 2,071,000 | 2,069,600 | 2,050,000 | 1,400 | 0.1 | 21,000 | 1.0 |
| Mining and Logging | 218,500 | 220,300 | 217,200 | -1,800 | -0.8 | 1,300 | 0.6 |
| Construction | 883,100 | 882,200 | 859,100 | 900 | 0.1 | 24,000 | 2.8 |
| Manufacturing | 969,400 | 967,100 | 973,700 | 2,300 | 0.2 | -4,300 | -0.4 |
| Service Providing | 12,250,000 | 12,244,100 | 12,124,700 | 5,900 | 0.0 | 125,300 | 1.0 |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 2,808,700 | 2,811,200 | 2,771,700 | -2,500 | -0.1 | 37,000 | 1.3 |
| Information | 224,600 | 225,000 | 228,400 | -400 | -0.2 | -3,800 | -1.7 |
| Financial Activities | 938,200 | 937,600 | 935,100 | 600 | 0.1 | 3,100 | 0.3 |
| Professional and Business Services | 2,115,000 | 2,111,100 | 2,119,000 | 3,900 | 0.2 | -4,000 | -0.2 |
| Private Education and Health Services | 1,985,000 | 1,979,300 | 1,941,400 | 5,700 | 0.3 | 43,600 | 2.2 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1,537,300 | 1,537,900 | 1,512,800 | -600 | 0.0 | 24,500 | 1.6 |
| Other Services | 495,400 | 495,600 | 490,500 | -200 | 0.0 | 4,900 | 1.0 |
| Government | 2,145,800 | 2,146,400 | 2,125,800 | -600 | 0.0 | 20,000 | 0.9 |
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