Texas Economy Adds 38300 Jobs in September

State has experienced job growth in 17 of the past 18 months Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas   Texas grew by an estimated 38300 nonfarm jobs in September. The state has added jobs in 17 of the last 18 months. Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 4.8 percent in September up slightly from 4.7 percent in August and remained below the national rate of 5.0 percent.

Texas employers continue demonstrating their competitiveness by adding 38300 jobs in September for a total of 206800 jobs added over the year" said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. This continued growth in a diverse range of industries creates valuable opportunities for our states world-class workforce and builds on Texas continued success as a global economic leader."

The Leisure and Hospitality industry recorded the largest industry employment gain over the month with 17900 jobs added. Professional and Business services employment grew by 6000 jobs in September. Construction employment expanded for the third consecutive month with the addition of 3400 jobs. Private-sector employment was strong over the year with the overall job growth of 162600 and 31600 jobs added in September" said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Ruth R. Hughs. Texas is a state that continues to welcome new employers and work with our homegrown businesses offering them the tools they need to grow and succeed." The Amarillo and Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) recorded the months lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 3.5 percent followed by the Lubbock MSA with a rate of 3.6 percent and the College Station-Bryan MSA with a rate of 3.7 for September. Our economy continues to offer many diverse opportunities to job seekers" said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. I encourage those seeking these opportunities to take advantage of the workforce services available through their local Workforce Solutions office for help finding the job thats right for them." An audio download with comments from Chairman Alcantar with the latest labor market data is available on the TWC website press release page. Employment estimates released by TWC are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics. All estimates are subject to revision. To access this and more employment data visit tracer2.com.