Texas Sets New Record High Job Count for Sixth Month in a Row
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AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market set new record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force in May. Texas added 28,100 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,340,800 nonfarm jobs. The state added 213,300 jobs over the year, which left the annual nonfarm growth rate unchanged at 1.5 percent and outpaced the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points.
Texas’ civilian labor force achieved another new record high of 15,839,400 after adding 24,900 people over the month and marking 59 of 61 months of growth. Over the year, Texas’ civilian labor force has added 270,900 people.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas remained steady at 4.1 percent.
“With more than 28,000 jobs added across nearly all major industries over the month, Texas exhibits a skilled workforce,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Texas continues to be a top state for growth and economic success with thousands of jobs added by employers in May.”
The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities industry had the largest over-the-month increase in May after adding 8,400 jobs. Leisure and Hospitality added 8,200 jobs over the month while Private Education and Health Services added 4,300. In addition, the Construction industry grew by 3.4 percent over the year in Texas and outperformed the industry’s growth rate nationally by 1.9 percentage points.
“The strength of Texas' economy lies in its hardworking people, attracting businesses and fueling growth across numerous industries,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Treviño III. “Through strategic investments in apprenticeships and training, we're empowering Texas workers with the skills they need to thrive in high-paying, fulfilling careers, ensuring the state remains a beacon of economic opportunity for all.”
The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 3.0 percent in May, followed by the Amarillo and San Angelo MSAs at 3.1 percent.
“Texas employers are pioneering new technologies, embracing innovation, and creating tens of thousands of new jobs in the process,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Joe Esparza. “As Texas businesses define the cutting edge of an evolving, global market, TWC resources like Skills Development Fund grants and Upskill Texas are helping them meet their workforce needs.”
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 TexasLMI.com.
The Texas Labor Market Information Data for June is scheduled to be released on Friday, July 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (CT).
Civilian Labor Force Estimates for Texas Metropolitan Statistical Areas Not Seasonally Adjusted (In Thousands)
| May 2025 | April 2025 | May 2024 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.L.F. | Emp. | Unemp. | Rate | C.L.F. | Emp. | Unemp. | Rate | C.L.F. | Emp. | Unemp. | Rate | |
| United States | 170,216.0 | 163,401.0 | 6,815.0 | 4.0 | 170,650.0 | 164,069.0 | 6,582.0 | 3.9 | 167,576.0 | 161,341.0 | 6,235.0 | 3.7 |
| Texas | 15,826.4 | 15,194.2 | 632.1 | 4.0 | 15,922.9 | 15,334.9 | 588.0 | 3.7 | 15,501.7 | 14,913.5 | 588.2 | 3.8 |
| Abilene | 88.1 | 85.1 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 88.5 | 85.9 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 86.4 | 83.6 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Amarillo | 140.6 | 136.3 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 141.5 | 137.7 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 137.1 | 133.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | 1,524.5 | 1,473.6 | 50.9 | 3.3 | 1,531.7 | 1,483.6 | 48.1 | 3.1 | 1,493.1 | 1,443.9 | 49.2 | 3.3 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | 185.3 | 176.2 | 9.1 | 4.9 | 186.2 | 177.7 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 181.5 | 172.3 | 9.2 | 5.1 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | 196.6 | 182.8 | 13.8 | 7.0 | 197.9 | 184.4 | 13.6 | 6.9 | 188.5 | 179.1 | 9.4 | 5.0 |
| College Station-Bryan | 157.9 | 152.5 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 158.8 | 154.2 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 151.9 | 147.0 | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Corpus Christi | 212.8 | 203.8 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 213.4 | 205.1 | 8.2 | 3.8 | 207.8 | 199.1 | 8.7 | 4.2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | 4,538.7 | 4,369.5 | 169.2 | 3.7 | 4,565.7 | 4,406.2 | 159.5 | 3.5 | 4,453.7 | 4,291.4 | 162.4 | 3.6 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving MD | 3,088.9 | 2,973.1 | 115.8 | 3.7 | 3,111.1 | 3,001.7 | 109.5 | 3.5 | 3,034.4 | 2,923.5 | 111.0 | 3.7 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine MD | 1,449.8 | 1,396.3 | 53.5 | 3.7 | 1,454.6 | 1,404.6 | 50.0 | 3.4 | 1,419.3 | 1,367.9 | 51.4 | 3.6 |
| Eagle Pass | 25.1 | 22.6 | 2.5 | 9.9 | 25.5 | 22.8 | 2.7 | 10.6 | 24.0 | 22.1 | 1.9 | 8.1 |
| El Paso | 422.8 | 404.9 | 17.9 | 4.2 | 425.0 | 408.4 | 16.7 | 3.9 | 411.4 | 395.4 | 16.1 | 3.9 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | 3,881.6 | 3,717.0 | 164.6 | 4.2 | 3,909.2 | 3,755.7 | 153.5 | 3.9 | 3,811.1 | 3,658.9 | 152.2 | 4.0 |
| Killeen-Temple | 204.2 | 195.1 | 9.2 | 4.5 | 205.2 | 196.8 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 201.4 | 193.2 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Laredo | 121.8 | 116.1 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 122.3 | 116.9 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 118.1 | 113.4 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Longview | 129.6 | 123.9 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 130.9 | 125.6 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 128.2 | 122.7 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Lubbock | 187.2 | 180.9 | 6.3 | 3.4 | 188.8 | 183.2 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 183.5 | 177.6 | 5.9 | 3.2 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | 402.7 | 378.3 | 24.4 | 6.0 | 404.9 | 382.4 | 22.5 | 5.6 | 393.4 | 371.3 | 22.1 | 5.6 |
| Midland | 105.8 | 102.6 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 106.4 | 103.6 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 103.2 | 100.4 | 2.8 | 2.7 |
| Odessa | 88.1 | 85.0 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 88.6 | 85.8 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 86.0 | 83.2 | 2.7 | 3.2 |
| San Angelo | 63.4 | 61.4 | 2.0 | 3.1 | 63.8 | 62.1 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 61.5 | 59.7 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | 1,365.8 | 1,314.6 | 51.2 | 3.7 | 1,370.8 | 1,324.0 | 46.8 | 3.4 | 1,325.8 | 1,279.5 | 46.3 | 3.5 |
| Sherman-Denison | 72.4 | 69.7 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 72.6 | 70.2 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 71.0 | 68.4 | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Texarkana | 62.9 | 60.4 | 2.5 | 3.9 | 63.2 | 60.9 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 61.6 | 59.2 | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Tyler | 121.0 | 116.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 120.4 | 116.4 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 118.2 | 114.0 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Victoria | 45.5 | 43.7 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 45.8 | 44.2 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 44.8 | 43.1 | 1.7 | 3.8 |
| Waco | 149.5 | 143.8 | 5.6 | 3.8 | 150.3 | 145.3 | 5.0 | 3.3 | 145.3 | 140.1 | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Wichita Falls | 67.2 | 64.8 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 67.6 | 65.4 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 66.4 | 64.1 | 2.3 | 3.5 |
Texas Nonagricultural Wage and Salary Employment Seasonally Adjusted
| INDUSTRY TITLE | May 2025* | Apr 2025 | May 2024 | Apr '25 to May '25 | May '24 to May '25 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Change | Percent Change | Absolute Change | Percent Change | ||||
| Total Nonagricultural | 14,340,800 | 14,312,700 | 14,127,500 | 28,100 | 0.2 | 213,300 | 1.5 |
| Total Private | 12,191,500 | 12,166,200 | 12,013,600 | 25,300 | 0.2 | 177,900 | 1.5 |
| Goods Producing | 2,083,800 | 2,077,800 | 2,046,000 | 6,000 | 0.3 | 37,800 | 1.8 |
| Mining and Logging | 225,500 | 223,700 | 220,700 | 1,800 | 0.8 | 4,800 | 2.2 |
| Construction | 880,500 | 878,300 | 851,900 | 2,200 | 0.3 | 28,600 | 3.4 |
| Manufacturing | 977,800 | 975,800 | 973,400 | 2,000 | 0.2 | 4,400 | 0.5 |
| Service Providing | 12,257,000 | 12,234,900 | 12,081,500 | 22,100 | 0.2 | 175,500 | 1.5 |
| Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 2,812,600 | 2,804,200 | 2,771,500 | 8,400 | 0.3 | 41,100 | 1.5 |
| Information | 225,700 | 227,100 | 226,200 | -1,400 | -0.6 | -500 | -0.2 |
| Financial Activities | 943,400 | 943,100 | 923,800 | 300 | 0.0 | 19,600 | 2.1 |
| Professional and Business Services | 2,138,400 | 2,139,800 | 2,124,800 | -1,400 | -0.1 | 13,600 | 0.6 |
| Private Education and Health Services | 1,969,600 | 1,965,300 | 1,928,800 | 4,300 | 0.2 | 40,800 | 2.1 |
| Leisure and Hospitality | 1,529,200 | 1,521,000 | 1,508,700 | 8,200 | 0.5 | 20,500 | 1.4 |
| Other Services | 488,800 | 487,900 | 483,800 | 900 | 0.2 | 5,000 | 1.0 |
| Government | 2,149,300 | 2,146,500 | 2,113,900 | 2,800 | 0.1 | 35,400 | 1.7 |
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