Texas Economy Sees 294100 Jobs Gained During Past Year

Marks 21 consecutive months of employment growth Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas After adding 32000 seasonally adjusted non-farm jobs in March the Texas economy added a total of 294100 jobs between March 2017 and 2018 for an annual employment growth rate of 2.4. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.0 in March and remains below the U.S. unemployment rate of 4.1. The March 2018 gains mark 21 consecutive months of employment growth across the Texas economy.

Texas employers added 294100 positions over the year with 10 of 11 industries adding jobs in the diverse Texas economy" said TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar. Texas broad-based growth across industries provides exceptional opportunities for our highly skilled workforce and highlights the competitive strength of Texas employers.

The Trade Transportation and Utilities Industry recorded the largest private-industry employment gain over the month with 7500 positions added. Professional and Business Services employment grew by 6200 jobs while Construction employment expanded by 3800 positions.

Private-sector employment remained strong over the month with 30600 jobs added in March" said Commissioner Ruth R. Hughs. Texas is a state that continues to welcome new employers and support home grown businesses offering them the tools they need to succeed and grow."

The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the months lowest unemployment rate among Texas MSAs with a non-seasonally adjusted rate of 2.4 percent followed by the Amarillo and College Station-Bryan MSAs with a rate of 3.0 percent each.

The Texas labor force has much to offer and there are resources available to find the perfect occupational fit" said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. I encourage all job seekers to take advantage of these services and contact their local Workforce Solutions office for assistance with job training and placement."

• Audio downloads with comments from Commissioner Alvarez on the latest labor market data are available on the TWC website press release page.
• To access this and more employment data visit tracer2.com.
• 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.

The Texas Labor Market & Career Information Data for April is scheduled to be released on Friday May 18 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (CDT).