Economic & Employment Data

The Labor Market Information we provide focuses on the thirteen counties within the Gulf Coast Workforce Board region. This data is produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and distributed by the Texas Workforce Commission. Through industry employment and wage data, businesses can review to see how their industries are performing in the economy. Is your business shrinking while others are growing? 

Through occupational wage data, businesses can review to see if their wages are too low, which could cause higher than average turnover for the occupation.  Through analysis of local economic and employment data can help uncover key insight to drive your business and inform your recruiting strategy.  We provide this information free of charge and can work with you one-on-one to determine how to use data and identify and capitalize on opportunities for your business.

Employment Data

April 2023 employment data for the local area was released on May 19^th.

April Unemployment Rates: Actual (Not Seasonally Adjusted)

The rate of unemployment in The Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA fell four-tenths of a percentage point to 4.0 percent in April.

U.S. – 3.1%
Texas – 3.7%
Gulf Coast Region – 4.0%
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA – 4.0%

Other Local Rates

April Over-the-Year Industry Job Count Change
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA – Up 112,600 (3.5%)

Detailed Information

The H-W-S MSA added 300 jobs in April.

Largest April increases were in:

• Leisure and Hospitality, up 5,300 jobs
• Professional and Business Services, up 2,200 jobs
• Manufacturing, up 900 jobs
• Mining and Logging, up 800 jobs
• Private Education and Health Services, up 800 jobs

April declines were in:

• Construction, down 8,100 jobs
• Other Services, down 1,300 jobs
• Financial Activities, down 600 jobs

Payrolls in the H-W-S MSA were up 112,600 jobs or 3.5 percent over the year in April. Ten of the twelve industry super sectors were reporting over-the-year increases.

Largest gains were found in:

• Professional and Business Services, up 26,900 jobs
• Private Education and Health Services, up 22,500 jobs
• Trade, Transportation, and Utilities, up 22,300 jobs
• Government, up 18,100 jobs
• Leisure and Hospitality, up 10,900 jobs

If you have any questions please contact one of our Business Consultants at your nearest career office, or email Ron.Borski@wrksolutions.com. For information on other areas in the state visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics or Texas Workforce Commission.

Labor Market Information

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Profiles: Economic Profiles

For Labor Market Information, contact Ron Borski at:
     Workforce Solutions - Ron Borski
     3555 Timmons, Suite 120
     Houston, TX 77027
     832-681-2535 (Voice)
     832-681-2500 (Fax)
     ron.borski@wrksolutions.com

Regional Data

Historic Employment Data

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