Texas Outpaces Nation in Job Growth as over 15,000 People Join Work Force: Report
Manufacturing led monthly gains as the state added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over 12 months and wages reached a record high, officials said.
- On Monday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas employers added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over the past year, with the state's annual job growth rate exceeding the national average.
- Texas recorded an annual job growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Manufacturing recorded the largest monthly employment increase in September, adding 4,700 jobs, while the private sector added 160,400 positions in total over the last 12 months.
- The number of Texans working reached 15,246,400 after increasing by 15,800 people during the month, while the civilian labor force totaled 15,948,400.
- Under Governor Abbott's leadership, Texas has gained more than 2.6 million jobs, and the government recently awarded more than $20 million in career training grants to schools statewide.
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Greg Abbott highlights that Texas leads job creation in the United States, according to official figures showing its growth over the past 12 months.
Texas Adds More Than 154,000 Jobs Over Past Year
AUSTIN, TX — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that Texas employers added 154,300 nonfarm jobs over the past 12 months, with the state's annual job growth rate exceeding the national average.According to September labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas recorded an annual job growth rate of 1.1%, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points. Learn More Here.
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Last month, Texas employers reported 14,461,300 nonfarm jobs after losing 11,100 jobs in September
Texas Annual Growth Rate Outpaces Nation as Labor Force Adds 15,800
AUSTIN ⎯ Texas recorded a total of 14,461,300 nonfarm jobs after shedding 11,100 positions in September. Over the year, the state added 154,300 jobs for an annual growth rate of 1.1 percent, outpacing the national rate by 0.8 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force registered at 15,948,400 after adding 15,800 people over the month. Over…
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