Texas adds 154,300 jobs in a year, beating national growth rate
Texas reported 14,461,300 nonfarm jobs last month and added 154,300 jobs over the year, achieving a 1.1% growth rate that exceeds the national average.
Texas employers reported 14,461,300 nonfarm jobs last month after a September decline of 11,100 positions, while the civilian labor force rose by 15,800 workers. Over the last year the state added 154,300 jobs, translating to a 1.1% annual growth rate that is 0.8 points higher than the national figure. Private-sector employment grew by 160,400 jobs, with manufacturing posting the largest monthly increase of 4,700 jobs.
Governor Greg Abbott praised Texas's business environment and noted the recent allocation of more than $20 million in JET career-training grants. Texas Workforce Commission officials also cited initiatives such as Hiring Red, White & You! fairs and the Texas HireAbility campaign as drivers of the state's robust labor market.
Why it matters
Texas's stronger job growth signals a robust regional economy that outperforms the national labor market.
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