Texas added 40,100 nonfarm jobs in January to reach a total of 14,379,500 positions. Over the year, the state added 112,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8%, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.
Texas’ civilian labor force registered at 15,955,200 after decreasing by 3,400 over the month. Over the year, Texas‚Äô civilian labor force has added 152,000 people.
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Texas remained stable at 4.3%
The Construction industry had the largest private sector over-the-month increase in January after adding 11,800 jobs. Construction also posted an annual growth rate of 3.4% in January, which was the highest of any major industry. The Leisure and Hospitality industry and Private Education and Health Services industry each added 10,300 jobs over the month while Professional and Business Services added 10,200.
“The growth we’re seeing in sectors like Construction and Leisure and Hospitality is promising, but we need to ensure these jobs translate into real opportunities for Texas workers,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Alberto Trevino III.
The Amarillo metropolitan statistical area (MSA) had the lowest unemployment rate with a not seasonally adjusted rate of 3.3% in January. It was followed by the Midland MSA at 3.4% and the San Angelo MSA at 3.5%. The Beaumont-Port Arthur MSA had an unemployement rate of 6.0%, up from 5.5% in January 2025 and 5.2% in December 2025.
“Job growth in Texas continues to outpace the nation thanks in large part to a dynamic workforce system that enables both employers and job seekers to thrive,” said TWC Commissioner Representing the Public Brent Connett. “TWC resources connect working Texans with high-demand career opportunities while ensuring Texas businesses have access to a skilled workforce.”
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 February is scheduled to be released on Friday, April 17 at 9 a.m. (CT).
