Austin Job Market Report
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Welcome to the "Austin Job Market Report," your go-to podcast for in-depth analysis and updates on employment trends in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. We cover the latest job openings, industry shifts, salary trends, and career growth opportunities to keep you informed and competitive in the local market. Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or simply curious about Austin's economic landscape, tune in for expert insights and actionable advice to stay ahead in this dynamic job market. Don't miss an episode—subscribe now to stay updated with everything you need to succeed in Austin!For more info go to ht...
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Austin's Diverse Job Market: Tech Hubs, Construction Booms, and Suburban Expansion
Dec 15, 2025Austin’s job market remains relatively strong and diversified, though it is cooler than the boom years earlier in the decade. The Texas Workforce Commission reports Texas employment and labor force are still expanding, and Austin continues to outperform many metros in job growth, supported by technology, construction, health care, government, education, hospitality, and advanced manufacturing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Workforce Commission put the recent Austin metro unemployment rate in the low- to mid-3 percent range, below state and national averages, though month‑to‑month figures can fluctuate and very recent local data sometimes lags by a f...
Duration: 00:03:36Austin's Tech Boom Amid Texas Jobs Surge: Insights on Growth, Challenges, and Opportunities
Dec 12, 2025Austin's job market remains robust amid Texas's national-leading 12-month jobs gain, as reported by Governor Greg Abbott citing September 2025 data from the Texas Workforce Commission. The employment landscape features a diverse economy driven by technology, with 180,500 tech workers comprising 13.7 percent of the workforce according to a 2024 CompTIA survey highlighted by Built In Austin. Key statistics show Texas adding 168,000 nonfarm jobs over the year to reach 14.34 million in September per Texas Insider, though specific Austin metro employment change data is unavailable in recent BLS releases, representing a notable gap. Trends indicate steady growth in tech and semiconductors, but challenges like NXP...
Duration: 00:03:19Austin's Evolving Job Landscape: Tech Dominance, Rising Manufacturing, and Housing Impact
Dec 08, 2025Austin’s job market remains one of the strongest in Texas, but it is transitioning from breakneck post‑pandemic growth to a more balanced, competitive environment. Texas overall ranked as the No. 7 best state to find a job in 2025, and outlets such as AOL report state unemployment hovering around 4 to 4.1 percent, slightly below the national rate, with Austin generally running a bit tighter than the state average due to continued population and business growth. The employment landscape is anchored by major industries including technology, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, government, higher education, and a robust startup ecosystem. Dell Technologies, the University of T...
Duration: 00:03:35Austin's Job Landscape: Exploring Current Openings and Opportunities
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Austin's Booming Job Market: Resilience Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Dec 01, 2025Austin's job market ranks among the strongest in the nation. According to a WalletHub ranking of the best states for jobs, Texas placed seventh overall, with Austin emerging as a significant employment hub within the state. The Austin metropolitan area currently has over 45,000 active job listings available on major employment platforms, reflecting robust hiring activity despite broader economic uncertainty.
The unemployment rate in Austin stands at approximately 4.2 percent as of September 2025, slightly lower than the national average of 4.3 percent. Throughout 2025, Texas unemployment has remained stable between 4.0 and 4.1 percent. The local job market has demonstrated resilience, though year-to-date job...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Diversified Economy Thrives Beyond Tech Dominance
Nov 28, 2025Austin's job market remains one of the strongest in the nation, consistently outperforming national averages. The city's unemployment rate typically hovers around three to three and a half percent, significantly below the national average of four to four point three percent as of 2025. This resilience reflects a diverse economic foundation that extends well beyond the technology sector that once dominated hiring.
The employment landscape has undergone substantial transformation. While major corporations like Tesla, Oracle, Samsung, and Apple continue expanding operations in Austin, the city now attracts healthcare professionals, retirees, young families, and service industry workers. Small business formation...
Austin's Robust Job Market: Tech Boom, Small Biz Surge, and Diverse Opportunities Ahead
Nov 24, 2025Austin's job market remains robust with approximately 42,738 job openings available on Indeed as of late November 2025. The city continues to attract employers across multiple sectors, with particular strength in technology, healthcare, and professional services. The unemployment rate in the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas recently climbed to 3.5%, indicating a tightening labor market despite continued job creation. Nationally, 119,000 new jobs were created in September, though the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% as more individuals entered the job market.
The technology sector demonstrates exceptional growth momentum. Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 500 list featured twelve Austin-area companies, down from thirteen the previous...
Austin's Job Market Shows Moderate Slowdown Amid Broader Economic Trends
Nov 17, 2025Austin’s job market in late 2025 remains resilient but shows signs of slowing growth, shaped by larger state and national trends and recent policy impacts. According to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, economic data is less available than usual due to a federal government shutdown, so monthly federal updates on unemployment and other employment figures are missing. Privately provided payroll estimates and regional business surveys suggest that hiring is still steady but growth is moderating, especially after a multi-year boom. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas notes that more businesses are cautious about hiring in the next six months, th...
Duration: 00:04:07The Austin Job Market Thrives: Booming Tech, Flexible Work, and Startup Innovation
Nov 14, 2025Austin’s job market remains robust and dynamic, with a median household income of $91,461 and a low unemployment rate, though recent data delays due to the government shutdown have made it difficult to provide the most up-to-date figures. The city continues to attract professionals across various fields, supported by a diverse and growing economy. Austin is recognized as a leader in STEM job growth, ranking at the top for the fourth consecutive year according to RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. The city’s tech sector, often referred to as the Silicon Hills, is a major driver, drawing companies like Apple, Tesla, and...
Duration: 00:03:07Austin's Job Market: Resilience Amid National Economic Softening
Nov 10, 2025Austin’s job market in late 2025 remains resilient but faces notable challenges as the economy softens and hiring slows. The city’s employment landscape is broad and diverse, encompassing a blend of technology, construction, healthcare, education, financial services, and creative industries. According to U.S. Chamber of Commerce analysis and Dallas Fed updates, Austin is recognized for strong historical growth, though the most recent quarter saw stagnant hiring, rising layoffs, and a slight uptick in unemployment due to federal job losses and weak private hiring. The unemployment rate has edged up, with Memorial Hermann’s recent assessment placing it near 6.6 percen...
Duration: 00:04:38Austin's Job Market Thrives Amid Economic Shifts: Resilience, Premium Wages, and Dynamic Employer Growth
Nov 07, 2025Austin’s job market in late 2025 remains one of the strongest in the country, despite widespread national layoffs and shifting economic winds. According to ZipRecruiter, Austin tops the list of Texas cities for average annual salaries, with typical pay nearing 140,000 dollars, about six percent higher than the Texas state average. Site Selection Magazine and the Black Chronicle both report that Austin stands out for its pro-business climate, consistently ranked in the nation’s top cities for attracting new companies, investment, and job creation. The city now hosts over 120 of the fastest-growing Inc. 5000 companies for 2025. Major employers span technology, government, healthcare, educ...
Duration: 00:04:04Austin's Thriving Job Market: A Diverse Workforce Fueling Economic Growth
Nov 03, 2025Austin continues to be one of the most robust job markets in the United States in 2025, marked by a strong employment landscape, rapid economic growth, and a remarkably low unemployment rate. As reported by Southern Living, Austin boasts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, making it attractive not just for graduates but for job seekers of all backgrounds. The city’s workforce is increasingly diverse, with a younger population and consistent in-migration, which Dr. Ray Perryman of The Perryman Group attributes to Austin’s favorable cost of living, absence of a state income tax, and a dynamic job...
Duration: 00:04:09Booming Tech, Talent Crunch: Austin's Dynamic Job Market in 2025
Oct 31, 2025Austin’s job market in late 2025 remains one of the most dynamic in the nation, anchored by rapid growth in technology, professional services, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences. According to levels.fyi, tech roles set the compensation tone, with software engineers earning between $137,000 and $235,000, underscoring the premium placed on digital skills. The city has established itself as a technology hub, earning the nickname “Silicon Hills” and drawing global firms such as Apple, Oracle, Dell, and Samsung, alongside startups like Setpoint, Saronic, and Base Power, all recognized for their recent achievements by industry sources like Built In Austin and Austin Business Journa...
Duration: 00:04:25Austin's Job Market Shifts: Tech Contraction, Resilient Sectors, and Talent Pipelines
Oct 27, 2025Austin's job market in late 2025 presents a complex picture shaped by ongoing economic transitions. The city maintains relatively low unemployment between 3.3 and 3.5 percent, reflecting continued economic strength despite recent industry-specific challenges. However, this aggregate figure masks significant shifts occurring beneath the surface.
The technology sector, which fueled Austin's meteoric growth over the past decade, experienced notable contraction with the information technology sector shedding 2,900 jobs in 2024, representing a 5.7 percent decline according to real estate analysis from Team Price Real Estate. This downturn has created ripple effects throughout the housing market and broader economy. The area's median family income reached 133,800...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Tech, Healthcare, and Economic Shifts
Oct 24, 2025The Austin job market in 2025 presents a mix of resilience and adjustment, reflecting both its historic dynamism and recent economic headwinds. Overall employment remains robust, buoyed by a diverse economy anchored in technology, healthcare, and professional services, but the region has not been immune to broader state and national trends, including a modest rise in unemployment over the past year.
Austin’s employment landscape continues to be defined by its strong technology sector, with major employers like Apple, Samsung, Dell, and a thriving startup ecosystem driving demand for skilled workers. Companies such as General Motors, Atlassian, and Braze al...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Tech Boom and National Volatility
Oct 20, 2025Austin’s job market in late 2025 remains one of the most robust in the nation, but shifting economic conditions have brought both resilience and new challenges. According to LiveNowFox, Austin boasts the 14th-lowest unemployment rate among large US cities at 3.3 percent, reflecting stable job opportunities even as national employment numbers face downward revisions and overall US labor market cooling. The employment landscape is shaped by an estimated 69,000 posted positions in the metro area, as reported by Indeed.com, with employers recruiting across sectors including technology, education, retail, logistics, hospitality, and government. Tech continues as a major force: CrowdStrike, headquartered in Au...
Duration: 00:05:22Austin's Resilient Job Market: Innovation, Opportunity, and the Evolving Workforce
Oct 17, 2025Austin’s job market in late 2025 is marked by strong economic momentum, tight labor supply, and ongoing sector innovation. According to HummingAgent, the city hosts a skilled workforce with a median household income of $91,461 and an unemployment rate of 3.4 percent in mid-2025, which is well below the national average and signals high demand for qualified talent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that among adults aged 20 to 24, the unemployment rate has risen to 9.2 percent, up from 7.9 percent the previous year, suggesting new entrants to the labor force may face growing challenges even while broader conditions remain strong.
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Austin's Robust Job Market Attracts Gen Z and Young Professionals
Oct 13, 2025Austin’s job market in October 2025 remains one of the most robust and dynamic in the U.S., consistently ranking as a top city for job seekers, recent college graduates, and Gen Z professionals. CommercialCafe highlights Austin as the 8th best city nationwide for Gen Z, citing its blend of youth culture, broad recreation options, and digital opportunity. With about 29 percent of local jobs requiring a college degree and a rent-to-income ratio of just 18.9 percent, according to AOL.com, Austin offers affordability and access for young professionals. The city’s unemployment rate stands at 4.3 percent, below both state and national aver...
Duration: 00:03:48Austin's Evolving Job Market: From Tech Hubs to Retail Opportunities
Oct 10, 2025Austin's job market in October 2025 shows a complex landscape with thousands of positions available but facing broader economic pressures. Indeed currently lists over ten thousand job openings in the Austin area, spanning retail, warehouse, technology, and professional services. Major employers hiring include Half Price Books offering sixteen to twenty-one dollars per hour for booksellers, Costco seeking stockers, and BrandNest advertising office clerk positions at twenty-two to twenty-seven dollars hourly.
The employment landscape reflects Austin's position as a growing technology and fintech hub. PayPal, Visa, and Charles Schwab have expanded operations in the city, while local companies like Q2...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Tech, Finance, and Talent Shifts Shaping the City's Future
Oct 06, 2025Austin’s job market in fall 2025 is marked by steady employment, a cooling labor market, and growing opportunities in several advanced sectors. The unemployment rate has hovered at around 3.5 to 4.3 percent this year according to private sector sources, with official government data delayed, creating persistent data gaps for policymakers. Despite softened hiring activity, Austin continues to show economic resilience, underpinned by strong tech, semiconductor manufacturing, and finance industries.
Major employers in the city include Dell Technologies, Apple, Oracle, Google, Indeed, and newer giants like Samsung and Tesla, each supporting thousands of local jobs. Samsung is opening a $17 billion ch...
Austin's Resilient but Softening Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges in a Shifting Landscape
Oct 03, 2025Austin’s job market in October 2025 is defined by a resilient if softening employment landscape, reflecting the city’s enduring economic appeal and persistent national uncertainty. Tech, healthcare, and creative industries remain major draws for professionals according to Mighty Might Moving, while strong demand continues across real estate, construction, and hospitality. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve, Texas is expected to add jobs at a 1.3 percent rate statewide in 2025, but real-time tracking from Indeed reports a 2.5 percent month-over-month job posting decline in September, continuing a cooling trend that has impacted Austin as well. Official unemployment rates are delayed by the ongo...
Duration: 00:03:35Austin's Dynamic Job Market: Booming Tech, Rising Costs, and the Quest for Talent
Sep 29, 2025Austin’s job market remains one of the most dynamic in the country, characterized by rapid population growth, an expanding technology sector, and a diversified employment base. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Texas’ economy grew at an annual rate of 6.8 percent in the second quarter of 2025, significantly outpacing the national average and boosting local employment prospects. The unemployment rate in Austin has hovered just below the national average in recent months, yet due to a surge in new arrivals and a regional tech slowdown in late 2024, the area experienced a brief spike in jobless claims earlier this...
Duration: 00:04:01Austin's Thriving Job Market: A Talent Magnet Amid Growth and Resilience
Sep 26, 2025Austin’s job market continues to stand out as one of the strongest in the nation, marked by robust employment growth, a diversified economy, and significant in-migration of skilled workers. Lightcast’s Talent Attraction Scorecard recently ranked Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos as the second most attractive large metropolitan area in the country for talent, highlighting the region’s dynamic labor force and sustained job creation. According to AOL, the local unemployment rate currently stands at 4.3 percent, the highest since October 2021, though still lower than many national averages during economic slowdowns or recoveries. Central Texas has benefited from the relocation of over 2,500 compan...
Duration: 00:03:36"Austin's Evolving Job Market: Resilience, Deceleration, and Emerging Trends in 2025"
Sep 22, 2025Austin’s job market in September 2025 reflects both resilience and some signs of deceleration amid a broader national slowdown. Austin remains an economic hub in Texas with over 42,000 job openings currently listed on Indeed.com, spanning roles from Library Clerk at the Texas Legislative Reference Library to Executive Assistant, HR roles, and Stocker positions at major retail chains. According to NewHomeSource’s analysis, Austin continues to be among the top large U.S. cities for employment growth, though the pace has cooled compared to the boom years of 2021-2023. The unemployment rate in Austin increased recently, with Express-News and WalletHub repo...
Duration: 00:03:26Austin's Resilient Job Market: Tech, Health, and Construction Lead the Way
Sep 19, 2025Austin’s job market continues to experience strong momentum, standing out both in Texas and nationally. The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan area had a civilian labor force of approximately 1.52 million in August 2025, with about 1.46 million employed and a local unemployment rate of 3.9 percent according to the Texas Workforce Commission. This remains below both the state and national averages, showing relative labor market stability. Texas overall added 17,600 jobs in August and 195,600 jobs over the previous year. Major employers with significant operations in Austin include Dell, Apple, IBM, Google, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, and Oracle, as noted by reports from Fortune. The region ma...
Duration: 00:04:14Austin's Talent Attraction: A Booming Tech Hub Navigating Growth Challenges
Sep 15, 2025Austin stands as a national hotspot for job growth and attractiveness, consistently ranking as the second leading metropolitan area for talent attraction behind Dallas-Fort Worth, according to the 2025 Lightcast Talent Attraction Scorecard. The employment landscape is defined by rapid expansion, a diversified economy, and dynamic migration patterns. Austin’s current unemployment rate falls between 3.7 and 4.2 percent, varying by neighborhood, which places it near the national average but lower than many large cities according to local data from ZipDataMaps. The city has achieved strong overall job growth, notably in college-level, blue-collar, and high-earning jobs, sustained by a demographic influx of workers ag...
Duration: 00:03:45Austin's Evolving Job Market: Balancing Tech, Semiconductors, and Cultural Vibrancy
Sep 12, 2025Austin’s 2025 job market reflects a transition from rapid pandemic-era expansion in tech and business services to a more balanced employment landscape. According to revised Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the US saw 911,000 fewer jobs added from March 2024 to March 2025 than previously thought, indicating a cooler labor market both nationally and in major metros like Austin. Austin’s unemployment rate has edged up in line with these trends, but remains lower than the national average, hovering near 3.8% as reported by city labor officials in late summer 2025. While hiring momentum has slowed, full-time jobs in Austin pay an average hourly wage of $...
Duration: 00:03:52Austin's Shifting Job Market: From Rapid Expansion to Cautious Growth
Sep 08, 2025Austin’s job market has started to cool after years of rapid expansion, reflecting broader national patterns. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, August 2025 saw a modest 22,000 jobs added nationwide, and unemployment in Austin mirrored that uptick, rising to 4.3 percent, the highest since 2021. For listeners, this marks a shift from consistent job gains over hundreds of thousands each month between 2022 and 2024 to a noticeable slow-down, characterized by slower hiring, more part-time work, and longer job searches. The labor market also saw negative job growth in June and slower gains in July, resulting in more cautious employer behavior and ti...
Duration: 00:03:16Austin's Job Market: Resilience and Moderation in 2025
Sep 05, 2025Austin’s job market in September 2025 continues to show both resilience and signs of moderating growth. Listeners should know hiring momentum has cooled after a sustained post-pandemic surge, with the unemployment rate recently rising to 4.3 percent—the highest locally since 2021 according to multiple employment analysts including Bloomberg News and Indeed. Despite decelerating job creation, this figure is still historically low and reflects Austin’s strong underlying economy. Workforce participation remains robust, but US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the nation, including Austin, added just 22,000 jobs in August, marking the fewest national jobs added in the first eight months of any ye...
Duration: 00:04:11Austin's Booming Job Market: Tech, Manufacturing, and Remote Opportunities Abound
Sep 01, 2025Austin’s job market continues to expand rapidly, fueled by population growth, technology investment, and a diversified economic base. The Texas Workforce Commission announced a statewide total of 14,333,800 nonfarm jobs after adding 8,700 new positions in July 2025. Austin itself is seeing robust expansion in technology, supply chain, food service, and advanced manufacturing. Samsung’s $17 billion semiconductor plant near the city, scheduled for completion this year, is creating 1,800 direct jobs and around 6,500 indirect jobs. Other major companies expanding locally include McLane Co., which just unveiled its new tech hub to boost AI and digital logistics employment, joining established giants like Apple, HEB, Whol...
Duration: 00:03:54Austin's Booming Job Market: Tech, Healthcare, and a Diverse Economy Thrive in 2025
Aug 29, 2025Austin’s job market in 2025 remains among the strongest in the United States, earning recognition from CoworkingCafe as the top large economic boomtown with the fastest-growing GDP, a 51 percent surge between 2019 and 2023. Austin’s employment landscape is fueled by robust job creation in technology, manufacturing, and professional services, as well as a dynamic artistic sector and expanding educational institutions. Opportunity Austin estimates the region generated $248 billion in GDP for 2023. The city’s population growth outpaces national averages, driving a 12 percent increase in housing stock and a 33 percent rise in median income since 2020. Unemployment remains historically low according to the U.S. Bur...
Duration: 00:03:51Austin's Booming Job Market: A Magnet for Tech, Healthcare, and More
Aug 25, 2025Austin’s job market in 2025 stands out for robust, ongoing expansion that places it among the nation’s fastest-growing metro areas. MySA reports that the city’s employment rate grew by 1 percent over the past year, marking the third-highest increase among large U.S. cities and reinforcing Austin’s top national ranking for economic growth. The local labor force is fueled by strong in-migration, especially of young professionals, tech workers, and out-of-state talent, with Austin’s population jumping 10.9 percent from 2020 to 2024 according to RentCafe. This demographic influx drives high housing demand, resulting in Austin building more new apartments than any other U.S...
Duration: 00:03:38Austin Job Market 2025: Tech Boom, Healthcare Surge, and Inclusive Workforce Development
Aug 22, 2025Austin’s job market in August 2025 is characterized by robust growth, technological advancement, and diversification. According to CRE Daily, Austin has led all large American cities in economic expansion, registering a dramatic 51 percent increase in GDP and a 71 percent rise in new business applications over recent years. Project Connect and other large-scale investments in transit and housing are reshaping the local landscape, underlining Austin’s reputation as a magnet for talent and entrepreneurial energy. The city’s unemployment rate lingers near 3.5 percent based on Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area’s June report, steady but slightly above historical lows, echoing broader national...
Duration: 00:03:35Austin's Resilient Job Market: Tech, Education, and Workforce Development Shaping the Future
Aug 15, 2025Austin’s job market in mid-2025 remains robust yet is experiencing notable shifts. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve and Texas Workforce Commission, Austin’s unemployment rate is about 3.4 percent as of Q2 2025, slightly below the Texas state average of 4 percent and lower than many U.S. metros. The region’s population is nearing 2.6 million with strong demographic momentum, largely due to sustained job creation and a large pool of young, educated workers, many linked to the University of Texas, which stands as a central local employer and STEM talent hub.
Employment growth has slowed to 1.4 percent in the Au...
Austin's Dynamic Job Market: Tech, Startups, and Economic Resilience in 2025
Aug 08, 2025Austin’s job market remains one of the most dynamic and resilient in the United States as of August 2025. According to Indeed, there are over 35,000 job listings currently available in the city, reflecting the continued strong demand for talent across multiple sectors. The unemployment rate for Austin stands at about 85 percent of the national average for 2024, as reported by Fitch Ratings, which generally places Austin well below the national figure and signals a robust employment environment. Tech companies and startups, such as Cloudflare and BlackLocus, continue to anchor the region’s workforce landscape, while established giants like Apple, Samsung, Dell, and...
Duration: 00:03:50Austin's Resilient Job Market: Diversification, Moderation, and Workforce Shifts
Aug 04, 2025The Austin job market in August 2025 is dynamic, marked by robust diversification and recent moderation after years of rapid growth. Austin's employment landscape features high concentrations in education, construction, back office functions, and notably software and information technology. According to Rural Capital Headlight, education employs nearly 119,000 people, construction over 101,000, and the software and IT sector more than 80,000, reflecting a tech-driven economy with a significant foundation in public and private sector support roles. Major employers include national retail chains such as HEB, Walmart, and Costco Wholesale, prominent healthcare groups like HCA Healthcare, and influential tech and communications companies including AT&T...
Duration: 00:03:57Austin's Thriving Job Market: Tech, Healthcare, and Workforce Training Drive Growth
Aug 01, 2025Austin’s job market in 2025 remains resilient and dynamic, driven by a diverse economy and rapid population growth. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas’ labor force hit a new record in July 2025, with 15,850,100 civilians—reflecting ongoing momentum, although national signals show hiring has slowed since the spring. Austin’s unemployment rate as reported by Fitch Ratings tracks close to 1.05 times the national average as of mid-2024, suggesting a slight uptick but still within a healthy range for a fast-growing city. The employment landscape is marked by a blend of thriving sectors. Major industries include technology, government, education, healthcare, advanced manufact...
Duration: 00:03:51Austin's Thriving Job Market: Tech, Renewables, and Diversified Opportunities
Jul 28, 2025Austin’s job market in mid-2025 exhibits robust growth, low unemployment, and notable industry shifts. The Austin metro area has experienced continued economic expansion, with a current unemployment rate estimated to hover near historic lows, frequently below 3 percent according to recent local government updates. The employment landscape features a dynamic blend of established players and startups, with Austin ranking as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. Major industries in Austin include technology, banking, advanced manufacturing, education, health care, and entertainment. The booming tech sector, which earned Austin the nickname Silicon Hills, is anchored by multinational employers like De...
Duration: 00:03:45Austin's Evolving Job Market: Tech Hubs, Diverse Sectors, and Cautious Optimism
Jul 25, 2025Austin’s job market in July 2025 is a dynamic mix of rapid growth, tech-driven innovation, and some signs of economic moderation. According to the Dallas Federal Reserve, Texas overall saw job growth of 1.6 percent annualized from March to June 2025, with an unemployment rate ticking down to 4.0 percent in June 2025. While these numbers reflect statewide trends, local Austin data often fluctuates more, and county-level figures are not adjusted for seasonality according to the Employment Security Department, so direct comparisons should be made with caution. The employment landscape in Austin remains highly diverse; major industries include technology, advanced manufacturing, education, finance, healthcare, an...
Duration: 00:03:28Austin's Thriving Job Market: A Talent Magnet in the Lone Star State
Jul 21, 2025Austin has established itself as one of the leading job markets in the United States for new graduates and experienced professionals alike. According to Chron, Austin ranks among the top five metros for job seekers in 2025 thanks to a strong hiring rate for college graduates, competitive median wages near $58,400 for young degree holders, and a lower cost of living compared to traditional high-cost coastal hubs. The job market in Austin is bolstered by steady employment growth, with Texas overall adding 198,300 jobs over the past year and achieving a state unemployment rate of 4 percent as reported by Focus Daily News, slightly...
Duration: 00:03:31Austin's Thriving Job Market: Technology, Healthcare, and the Evolving Workforce
Jul 18, 2025Austin’s job market remains one of the most robust in Texas and the nation. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, as part of a state labor force reaching another record high, Austin continues to see significant job growth, with Texas overall adding 198,300 nonfarm jobs from June 2024 to June 2025. Over the last year, the state’s annual nonfarm growth rate outpaced the U.S. average. For June 2025, the unemployment rate in Texas dropped to 4.0 percent, signifying a strong employment environment, with Austin often performing better than state averages. Fitch Ratings reports that Austin’s unemployment rate as a percentage of the na...
Duration: 00:03:42Austin's Dynamic Job Market: Resilience, Diversity, and Adaptation in the Face of Changing Tides
Jul 14, 2025Austin’s job market in mid-2025 remains dynamic and resilient despite recent growth slowdowns. The unemployment rate was recorded at a relatively low 3.3 percent in May, according to the Austin Monitor, reflecting a still-robust employment environment even as net migration shifts toward international arrivals. Austin is recognized for its rapidly diversifying economy, with tech, life sciences, data centers, healthcare, financial services, media, and food technology all well represented according to CBRE’s Q2 2025 sector analysis. The city boasts more than 177,000 tech-related jobs, which comprise roughly 13 percent of the workforce, demonstrating its enduring role as a regional technology leader, as reported by t...
Duration: 00:03:34Austin's Thriving Job Market: Tech Hubs, Remote Work, and Diversified Growth
Jul 11, 2025Austin’s job market in 2025 remains robust, marked by steady growth despite recent challenges related to tech industry layoffs and regional flooding impacts. According to GoBankingRates, the city’s unemployment rate is approximately 3.95 percent, with median annual earnings for workers at $36,585. Over the past three years, income has grown by nearly 35 percent, and over a quarter of Austin’s workforce—26.54 percent—works remotely, which is higher than many comparable cities. The cost of living remains 29.1 percent above the national average, signaling continued demand and growth pressures.
The employment landscape is shaped by Austin’s well-established position as a technology h...
Austin's Booming Job Market: Tech Anchor, Diverse Growth and Soaring Wages
Jul 11, 2025Austin’s job market in mid-2025 ranks among the nation’s strongest, drawing attention for its robust employment landscape and sustained growth. Recent job postings show more than 34,000 positions are currently open in the city, reflecting broad demand across professional, technical, and service industries, according to Indeed. SmartAsset lists Austin within the top ten best job markets in the country, and Nasdaq reports a very low unemployment rate for the region at 3.95 percent, well below the national average. Median earnings for Austin workers sit at about $36,500, but some sources such as AOL report median earnings as high as $90,384, indicating significant inco...
Duration: 00:03:29Austin's Tech Boom: Talent Magnet, Affordability Hurdles, and Adapting to the Future of Work
Jul 09, 2025Austin is nationally recognized as a hub for high-tech talent and corporate growth in 2025. The city continues to attract major companies such as Apple, Oracle, and Tesla, and supports a robust software-as-a-service and clean tech ecosystem according to Rivermate. This reputation, combined with the absence of a state income tax and competitive salaries—particularly in artificial intelligence, clean technology, and software engineering—sustains Austin’s labor market momentum. While the city has experienced significant housing cost increases over the past five years, compensation for tech professionals, often exceeding $120,000 annually, counterbalances these affordability concerns.
The employment landscape in Austin is sha...
Austin's Booming Job Market: Diversified Economy Fuels Robust Growth in Tech, Manufacturing, and More
Jul 09, 2025Austin’s job market in mid-2025 is robust and continues to expand rapidly, supported by Texas’ pro-business policies, strong in-migration, and the absence of a state income tax. Rivermate reports that Texas, with Austin as a notable hub, remains at the forefront of U.S. job growth due to high rates of job creation in technology, infrastructure, professional services, and logistics. According to Nation’s Restaurant News, the national unemployment rate recently dropped to 4.1 percent, and Texas has mirrored this trend, though localized, recent Austin-specific unemployment data is limited; industry observers confirm the region’s job seeker pool is strong with com...
Duration: 00:03:26Austin's Thriving Job Market: Robust Growth, Low Unemployment, and Promising Outlook
Jun 23, 2025The job market in Austin has been robust, reflecting the broader strength of the Texas economy. In 2024, Austin's job growth outperformed earlier projections, with the addition of 28,500 jobs and a growth rate of 2.1%, making it the 5th fastest-growing major metro area. This growth was driven by strong gains in education and health services, financial activities, and construction and natural resources.
As of the first quarter of 2025, Austin's annualized job growth rate from December 2024 to March 2025 was 1.2%. The average hourly earnings in Austin stood at $35.65, indicating a stable and potentially increasing wage environment.
The unemployment rate in...
Austin's Robust Job Market: Thriving Tech and Diversified Growth
Jun 18, 2025The job market in Austin has been robust, though it has shown some variability in recent months. As of January 2025, Austin had approximately 59,617 available job postings, a slight decrease from the 61,730 postings in December 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by steady growth, with the city adding 28,500 jobs in 2024, resulting in a job growth rate of 2.1%. This places Austin as the 5th fastest-growing major metro area. Over the past year, the strongest job gains were in education and health services, financial activities, and construction and natural resources.
Key statistics include an annualized job growth rate...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Highs and Lows in a Tech-Driven Economy
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Austin has shown robust growth and stability, despite some recent fluctuations. As of January 2025, Austin had approximately 59,617 available job postings, though this was a decrease from the 61,730 postings in December 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by strong job growth, with the city adding 28,500 jobs in 2024, resulting in a 2.1% growth rate. This places Austin as the 5th fastest-growing major metro area. The sectors experiencing the strongest job gains include education and health services, financial activities, and construction and natural resources.
Key statistics include an annualized job growth rate of 1.2% from December 2024...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Thriving Healthcare, Expanding Opportunities
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Austin continues to demonstrate robust growth and stability. As of January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings, though this represents a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings in January accounted for 36% of all available postings, with a notable decrease in new postings across the Austin and San Antonio metros.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by strong demand in certain sectors. Management Occupations and healthcare-related roles are particularly in demand, with 7,416 and 8,377 job postings respectively. The healthcare sector, including Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, as well as Healthcare Support, remains a...
Austin's Thriving Job Market: Diverse Opportunities and Sustainable Growth
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Austin continues to demonstrate robust growth and stability. Despite a slight decrease, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings in January 2025, with 21,461 of these being first-time postings. This represents a 36% share of all available job postings, though this is a 2% decrease from December 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant demand in healthcare, as evidenced by 8,377 healthcare-related job postings. Management Occupations accounted for 12% of all job postings, while Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, and Healthcare Support roles were also prominent. About 56% of the job postings offered annual median wages between $25,000 and $75,000, with nearly half...
Austin's Robust Job Market: Thriving in Healthcare, Tech, and More
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. As of January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings, although this represents a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings in January accounted for 36% of all available postings, with a total of 21,461 new listings, down by 1,868 from December 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant demand in healthcare, as evidenced by 8,377 healthcare-related job postings. Management Occupations and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles are among the most sought-after positions. About 56% of the job postings offer annual median wages between $25,000 and $75,000, with nearly half...
Booming Austin Job Market: Healthcare and Tech Lead the Way
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Austin continues to demonstrate robust growth and stability. As of January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings, though this represents a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings in January accounted for 36% of all available postings, with a total of 21,461 new listings, down by 1,868 from December 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant demand in healthcare, as evidenced by 8,377 healthcare-related job postings. Management Occupations and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles are among the most sought-after positions. About 56% of the job postings offer annual median wages between $25,000 and $75,000, with 48% requiring only...
Austin's Booming Job Market: Healthcare and Tech Thriving
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Austin has been robust, with the city ranking as the 5th fastest-growing major metro in the U.S. in 2024, adding 28,500 jobs and achieving a growth rate of 2.1%, up from the earlier estimated 1.7% growth rate.
In January 2025, Austin had approximately 59,617 available job postings, a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings represented 36% of all available postings, with a notable demand in healthcare, where 8,377 postings were recorded. Management Occupations and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles were among the top categories. About 56% of the job postings offered an annual median wage between $25,000 and $75,000, with nearly...
Austin's Thriving Job Market: Diverse Growth, Healthcare Demand, and Evolving Opportunities
Jun 11, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. In 2024, Austin added 28,500 jobs, achieving a growth rate of 2.1%, which ranks it as the 5th fastest-growing major metro in the U.S., up from the previously reported 10th place with a 1.7% growth rate.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by a diverse range of industries. The strongest job gains over the past 12 months have been in education and health services, with a growth rate of 5.7%, followed by financial activities at 4.5%, and construction and natural resources at 3.2%. Healthcare remains a significant sector, with approximately 8,377 healthcare-related job...
"Austin's Resilient Job Market: Healthcare, Tech, and Construction Boom"
Jun 11, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. Over the year ending in December, Austin added 22,700 jobs, representing a 1.7% growth rate, making it the 10th best-performing metro among the top 50.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant job postings across various sectors. In January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings, although this was a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings accounted for 36% of all available postings, with a notable demand for healthcare talent, as 8,377 postings were in healthcare-related fields.
Key statistics include an annual median wage range...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Sectors Driving Growth and Opportunities
Jun 11, 2025The job market in Austin continues to show signs of growth and stability, although with some nuances. Over the year ending in December, Austin added 22,700 jobs, representing a 1.7% growth rate, making it the 10th best performing among the top 50 metros.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with various industries contributing to job growth. The construction and natural resources sector saw the fastest growth at 5.9%, followed by education and health services at 3.3%. However, the information sector experienced a decline of 3.1% in job numbers over the last 12 months.
In January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings in...
Booming Job Market in Austin: Healthcare and Construction Lead the Way
Jun 09, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. Over the year ending in December, Austin added 22,700 jobs, representing a 1.7% growth rate, making it the 10th best-performing metro among the top 50 in the U.S.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant job postings across various sectors. In January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings, although this was a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings accounted for 36% of all available postings, with a notable demand for healthcare talent, as 8,377 postings were in healthcare-related fields.
Key statistics include an...
Austin's Robust Job Market: Diverse Opportunities and Steady Growth
Jun 04, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. Over the year ending in December, Austin added 22,700 jobs, representing a 1.7% growth rate, making it the 10th best-performing metro among the top 50 in the U.S.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant job postings across various sectors. In January 2025, there were approximately 59,617 available job postings, although this marked a decrease of 2,113 from the previous month. New job postings represented 36% of all available postings, with a notable decrease in the Austin and San Antonio metros. The healthcare sector remains strong, with 8,377 healthcare-related job postings...
Austin's Job Market Trends: Tech, Healthcare, and Evolving Sectors
Jun 02, 2025The job market in Austin continues to show mixed signals as of early 2025. Despite some slowdowns, Austin remains one of the stronger performing metros in the U.S.
In terms of employment landscape, Austin added 22,700 jobs over the year ending in December, representing a 1.7% growth rate. However, employment growth has slowed recently, with an annualized 0.8% growth rate from November 2024 to February 2025. The unemployment rate ticked up to 3.5% in February, which is still below state and national rates.
Key statistics include approximately 59,617 available job postings in January 2025, with new job postings representing 36% of all available postings. The...
Austin's Booming Job Market: A Diverse and Resilient Economy
May 28, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth, with several key indicators highlighting its strength. Over the year ending in January 2025, the Austin metro area added 28,500 jobs, reflecting a growth rate of 2.1%, which ranks Austin as the 5th fastest-growing major metro area. This growth outperformed earlier projections and places Austin ahead of its previous 10th place ranking with a 1.7% growth rate.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with job gains being strongest in the education and health services sector, which saw a 5.7% growth, followed by financial activities at 4.5%, and construction and natural resources at 3.2%. However...
Austin's Job Market: Navigating Growth and Slowdowns in the Tech Hub
May 21, 2025The job market in Austin continues to show mixed signals, reflecting both growth and slowdowns. From November 2024 to February 2025, Austin's employment growth slowed, with an annualized rate of 0.8%, which is slower than the 1.5% growth observed in January. Despite this, Austin's high-tech sector has been a bright spot, growing faster than both the city's total nonfarm employment and the nation's high-tech employment.
Key statistics include an unemployment rate of 3.5% in February, which is below the state and national rates of 4.1%. The local labor force increased slightly by 0.6%, while the state's labor force grew by 1.5%. Average hourly earnings in Austin...
Austin's Robust Job Market Navigates Slowdown, Maintains Competitive Edge
May 19, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust growth, albeit with some recent slowdowns. From November 2024 to February 2025, Austin's employment growth slowed, with an annualized rate of 0.8%, which is lower than the 1.5% growth seen in January. Despite this, Austin's job growth remains stronger than both the state and national averages, with a year-over-year growth rate of 1.5% compared to Texas's 1.4% and the nation's 1.2%[3].
The unemployment rate in Austin ticked up to 3.5% in February, still below the state and national rates of 4.1%. The local labor force increased slightly by 0.6%, while the state's labor force grew by 1.5% and the nation's...
Austin's Job Growth Lags Behind Texas, Despite Solid Unemployment Rates
May 14, 2025The job market in Austin continues to show signs of growth, though at a slightly slower pace compared to the state of Texas as a whole. From December 2024 to March 2025, Austin experienced an annualized job growth rate of 1.2%, which is lower than the state's overall job growth rate of 1.3% from January 2024 to January 2025.
In terms of employment statistics, Austin added 18,900 jobs over the year ending in July 2024, representing a year-over-year job growth of 1.4%. However, this growth has been outpaced by the state, marking the first time since the early 2000s dot.com recession that Austin's job growth has...
Austin's Job Market: Balancing Growth and Shifts Across Sectors
May 12, 2025The job market in Austin has shown a mix of stability and slowdown in recent months. Despite being one of the top-performing metros, Austin's year-over-year job growth slowed to 1.4%, adding 18,900 jobs in the year ending in July. This growth rate is lower than the state's average and marks a departure from Austin's typically robust job market, a trend last seen during the early 2000s dot.com recession.
In terms of employment landscape, Austin's job market is diverse, but certain sectors have experienced significant changes. The construction and natural resources sector, along with the government sector, have seen the...
Austin's Job Market: Navigating Modest Growth and Sectoral Shifts
May 07, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit modest growth and stability, despite some slowdowns in recent months. From August to November 2024, Austin's year-over-year job growth slowed to 1.4%, adding 18,900 jobs, which is lower than the state's overall job growth rate. This slowdown is a departure from previous trends, with Austin typically outperforming the state in job creation.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by broad-based growth, although some sectors have experienced declines. Professional and business services, along with government, have seen significant gains, with each sector adding 2,700 jobs over the three months ending in November. However, sectors...
Austin's Steady but Slowing Job Growth: A Look at the Local Labor Market
May 05, 2025The job market in Austin has been experiencing modest growth, though at a slower pace compared to previous periods. As of November 2024, Austin's employment grew at an annualized rate of 2.2%, which is slower than the 3.0% growth seen in October. Over the three months ending in November, job growth was 3.2%, with significant gains in professional and business services and government sectors, each adding 2,700 jobs. However, sectors like leisure and hospitality and manufacturing saw declines, with 600 and 500 job losses, respectively.
The unemployment rate in Austin remained stable at 3.5% in November, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%. The...
Austin's Job Market: Navigating Slower Growth and Resilient Sectors
Apr 30, 2025The job market in Austin has experienced a mix of growth and slowdown in recent months. Despite a general trend of slowing job growth, Austin's employment landscape remains robust. From August to November 2024, Austin's year-over-year job growth slowed to 1.4%, adding 18,900 jobs, which is a significant decline from the 5.7% growth rate in the first half of 2023[4].
Key statistics include an annualized job growth rate of 0.8% from November 2024 to February 2025, and an unemployment rate that has remained steady at 3.5%, below the state and national rates[5]. Average hourly earnings have increased to $35.52, with a year-over-year growth of 2.9%[5].
Major industries...
Austin's Evolving Job Market: Resilience and Challenges in 2025
Apr 28, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit a mix of growth and stability as of 2025. Despite some slowdowns, the overall employment landscape remains positive. From November 2024 to February 2025, Austin experienced a modest employment growth, though at a slower pace than previous months. The annualized job growth rate from November 2024 to February 2025 was 0.8%, which is a decline from the 3.2% growth seen in the August to November period.
Key statistics include an unemployment rate of 3.5% as of February 2025, which is below the state and national rates. Average hourly earnings in Austin were $35.52 in February, reflecting a 2.9% year-over-year growth. The...
Austin's Job Market: Navigating the Ebb and Flow of Growth and Opportunity
Apr 21, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit a mix of stability and slowdown. Despite a strong outlook for 2025, recent months have seen a moderation in employment growth. From November 2024 to February 2025, Austin's job growth slowed, with an annualized rate of 0.8%, which is slower than the 3.2% growth observed in the preceding months.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by a diverse range of industries. The high-tech sector has been a significant driver, growing faster than both the city's total nonfarm employment and the national high-tech employment. However, sectors such as education and health services, and manufacturing have...
Robust Job Market in Austin Drives Economic Growth
Apr 16, 2025The job market in Austin continues to exhibit robust activity, though with some recent slowdowns. From January 2024 to January 2025, Texas as a whole added 187,700 jobs, with Austin contributing to this growth. In January 2025, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) reported an unemployment rate of 3.1%, a decrease of 0.4% from the previous month, and significantly lower than the state and national rates.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by a diverse range of industries. The top occupational groups with the most job postings include Management, Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, and Sales. There were approximately 59,617 available job postings in...
Austin's Booming Job Market: Tech, Construction, and Healthcare Leading the Charge in 2025
Apr 14, 2025The job market in Austin is poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by a diverse and vibrant economy. As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by a mix of industries, with professional and business services, government, and education and health services being key contributors to economic expansion. However, recent data shows that job growth in Austin slowed to 1.4% year-over-year in July 2024, with 18,900 jobs added. The fastest-growing industries include construction and natural resources, and leisure and hospitality, while the information and professional...
Austin's Thriving Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges in a Booming Tech Hub
Apr 09, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%. This indicates a healthy labor market, with employment growth expected to be strong in 2025, according to forecasts by AngelouEconomics.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant growth, particularly in the past year. The city added 56,300 jobs over the 12 months ending in June 2023, representing a 4.4% growth rate, making it one of the top-performing metros in the country. The fastest job growth has been in...
Austin's Thriving Job Market: Tech Boom, Diverse Growth, and Hiring Trends
Apr 07, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a diverse range of industries. As of 2025, Austin's employment outlook is positive, with AngelouEconomics predicting strong employment growth for the year. The city has recovered from the pandemic-related job losses, with the labor force increasing by 3.4% and employment growing by 3.0% over the last 12 months.
Austin's unemployment rate remains low, at 3.5% as of November 2024, which is below the state and national rates. The average hourly wage in Austin has grown to $35.15, representing a 4.5% year-over-year increase, although wage growth is not keeping pace with the cost of living.<...
Navigating Austin's Thriving Job Market: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Apr 02, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%. This indicates a healthy labor market despite some sluggish growth in certain sectors.
The employment landscape in Austin saw modest growth, with an annualized 2.2% increase in employment in November 2024, though this was slower than the 3.0% growth in October. The fastest job growth over the last 12 months was observed in the construction and natural resources sector, with a 4.4% increase, and the government sector, with a 4.3...
"Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Diverse Opportunities and Challenges"
Mar 31, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of December 2024, the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area stood at 3.1%, which is below the Texas and national rates of 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant growth, although at a slower pace in recent months. In the year ending in July 2024, Austin added 18,900 jobs, representing a 1.4% growth rate, which ranks it 28th among the top 50 metros. The fastest-growing industries over the last 12 months have been construction and natural resources, with a 4.4% growth rate, and...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Tech Boom and Housing Pressures
Mar 26, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a diverse range of industries. As of 2025, Austin's employment outlook is positive, with AngelouEconomics reporting a strong forecast for employment growth despite a recent slowdown. In the year ending in July 2024, Austin added 18,900 jobs, representing a 1.4% growth rate, though this is a slowdown from the 5.7% average growth in the first half of 2023[3].
The unemployment rate in Austin remains low, at 3.4% as of July 2024, which is below the state and national rates. The average hourly wage in Austin has been increasing, standing at $35.15 in November 2024, with a 4.5...
Austin's Booming Job Market: Tech, Talent, and Affordability Challenges in 2025
Mar 24, 2025The job market in Austin is poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by a diverse and expanding economy. Despite a modest increase in employment in the latter part of 2024, the outlook for 2025 is optimistic, with employment growth expected to be robust.
As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%. The average hourly wage in Austin was $35.15, reflecting a 4.5% year-over-year growth. However, wage increases are not keeping pace with the cost of living, leading some lower-wage earners to commute from surrounding areas like Bexar County.
The employment...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: A Tech Hub Thriving Through Challenges
Mar 19, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a diverse range of industries. As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%. Despite a slowdown in job growth in recent months, Austin added 18,900 jobs in the year ending in July 2024, representing a 1.4% growth rate.
The employment landscape in Austin is robust, with significant contributions from professional and business services, government, education, and health services. The city has fully recovered from the pandemic-related job losses, with leisure and hospitality, and professional and business services being among the...
Austin's Resilient Economy: Navigating Job Growth and Industry Shifts
Mar 17, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a diverse economic landscape. As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates. The city has experienced a robust recovery from the pandemic, with all major private industry sectors surpassing pre-pandemic employment levels by May 2022.
In terms of statistics, Austin added 56,300 jobs over the 12 months ending in June 2023, representing a 4.4% growth rate, making it one of the top-performing metros. The fastest-growing industries include leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and construction and natural resources. However, recent data shows...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Thriving Tech Hub Drives Growth in 2025
Mar 12, 2025The job market in Austin is poised for strong growth in 2025, following a period of modest increases in 2024. Despite a sluggish annual growth rate of 0.5% in 2024, employment in Austin has shown resilience, with an annualized growth rate of 2.4% in December 2024, outpacing the national and state averages.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with major industries including technology, healthcare, retail, and construction. Top corporate employers in the city include Dell Inc., H.E.B., Seton Healthcare Network, and Wal-Mart Stores. Other significant employers are Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), Applied Materials Inc., and Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC, reflecting...
"Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Slowing Growth and Diverse Opportunities"
Mar 12, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by a strong but slowing growth trajectory. As of recent data, Austin's unemployment rate stands at 3.1%, which is below the state and national rates of 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively. This rate has remained steady, with the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) maintaining an unemployment rate of 3.5% as of November 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant contributions from various industries. The city has added jobs across most sectors, although the growth rate has slowed. In the year ending in July 2024, Austin's job growth was 1.4%, or 18,900 jobs, ranking it 28th among the...
Austin's Job Market: Resilient but Facing Headwinds in Tech and Affordability
Mar 10, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by a strong but recently slowing growth trajectory. As of July 2024, Austin's year-over-year job growth slowed to 1.4%, adding 18,900 jobs, which places it 28th among the top 50 metros. Despite this slowdown, Austin's unemployment rate remains low at 3.4%, below the state and national rates.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with significant contributions from various industries. The fastest job growth over the last 12 months has been in construction and natural resources, increasing by 4.4%, and leisure and hospitality, which added 5,200 jobs or a 3.5% growth. However, industries such as information and professional and business...
Austin's Job Market Resilience: Navigating Growth and Challenges in 2025
Mar 05, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by a mix of strong and slowing trends. Despite a recent slowdown, the employment outlook for 2025 is expected to be strong. As of December 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.1%, which is below the state and national rates of 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant job growth, although at a slower pace in recent months. In the year ending in July 2024, Austin added 18,900 jobs, representing a 1.4% growth rate. The average hourly wage in Austin was $35.15 in November 2024, reflecting a 4.5% year-over-year increase, though wage growth is not keeping pace...
Austin's Job Market: Resilience Amid Shifting Trends
Mar 03, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by a mix of strong and slowing trends. Despite a recent slowdown, Austin's employment outlook for 2025 is expected to be strong, according to AngelouEconomics.
As of December 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.1%, which is below the state and national rates of 3.7% and 3.8%, respectively. The city has maintained a low unemployment rate, with November 2024 figures showing a rate of 3.5%. The average hourly wage in Austin was $35.15 in November 2024, reflecting a 4.5% year-over-year increase, although wage growth is not keeping pace with living costs, leading some lower-wage earners to commute from neighboring counties like...
"Austin's Evolving Job Market: Balancing Growth and Challenges"
Feb 26, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by a mix of growth and stabilization, with some sectors experiencing slower expansion compared to previous years. As of November 2024, Austin's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%. This rate has been relatively stable, with a slight increase to 3.8% in June 2024, still lower than the Texas and national averages.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant job growth, although at a slower pace recently. In the year ending in July 2024, Austin added 18,900 jobs, representing a 1.4% growth rate, which ranks it 28th among the...
Austin's Booming Job Market: An Economic Powerhouse in the Lone Star State
Feb 24, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of December 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.3%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2% and 4.1%, respectively. This rate has been steadily low, with a recent figure of 2.90% in December 2024, marking a significant drop from the previous month's 3.30%.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with broad-based job growth. In December 2024, employment grew at an annualized rate of 2.4%, outpacing the 0.5% growth in November. The greatest gains were seen in the government sector, with 2,700 jobs added, and the construction and mining...
Austin's Booming Job Market: Low Unemployment, Diverse Growth
Feb 24, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of December 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 2.9%, which is lower than the state and national rates of 4.2% and 4.1%, respectively. This rate has been steadily low, with a long-term average of 4.22%, indicating a robust labor market.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant growth, particularly in the last year. The city added 56,300 jobs over the 12 months ending in June 2023, with a growth rate of 4.4%, making it one of the top-performing metros in the country. Major industries driving this growth include leisure...
"Austin's Booming Job Market: A Tale of Low Unemployment, Diverse Growth, and a Promising Outlook"
Feb 19, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of December 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stood at 3.3%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2% and 4.1%, respectively. This rate has been steadily low, with November 2024 also recording a 3.5% unemployment rate.
The employment landscape in Austin has been robust, with the city adding 56,300 jobs over the 12 months ending in June 2023, representing a 4.4% growth. This growth has been broad-based, with significant gains in the leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and construction and natural resources sectors. In December 2024, employment grew at...
Austin's Job Market: Balancing Growth and Slowdowns
Feb 17, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by a mix of strong performance and recent slowdowns. As of December 2024, Austin's unemployment rate stands at 2.9%, which is lower than the long-term average of 4.22% and also below the state and national rates. This rate has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from the previous month.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant growth in recent years, although the pace has slowed down in 2024. In the year ending in July 2024, Austin added 18,900 jobs, representing a 1.4% year-over-year growth, which is a slowdown from the 4.4% growth seen in the previous year...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Diverse Industries, Tech Hubs, and Talent Attraction
Feb 12, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a diverse range of industries. Despite a recent slowdown, Austin's employment landscape remains robust. As of November 2024, the unemployment rate in Austin stood at 3.5%, which is below the state and national rates of 4.2%.
In terms of statistics, Austin added 56,300 jobs over the 12 months ending in June 2023, representing a 4.4% growth rate, making it one of the top-performing metros in the country. The fastest-growing sectors include leisure and hospitality, which grew by 6.6%, and professional and business services, which saw a 6.5% increase. However, recent data indicates a slowdown in...
"Austin's Thriving Job Market: Poised for Robust Growth in 2025"
Feb 10, 2025The job market in Austin is poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by several key sectors and a robust economic landscape. Despite a sluggish to modest increase in job growth in 2024, forecasts indicate a strong outlook for employment growth in the coming year.
Austin's employment landscape is characterized by a diverse range of industries. The city has added a significant number of jobs over the past year, with 6,500 jobs added from October to November 2024, and an annual growth rate of 1.6%, resulting in the addition of 21,200 jobs since November 2023. The unemployment rate in Austin remained steady at 3.5% in November 2024...
"Austin's Thriving Job Market: Strong Growth, Low Unemployment, and Diverse Opportunities"
Feb 05, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of December 2024, the Austin-Round Rock MSA unemployment rate stood at 3.1%, which is below both the Texas and national rates. This rate reflects a slight decrease from November 2024 and indicates a robust labor market.
The employment landscape in Austin has seen significant growth, with the region adding 3,200 jobs from November to December 2024. Over the past year, the Austin metro has experienced an annual growth rate of 1.7%, resulting in the addition of 22,700 jobs since December 2023. Key industries driving this growth include trade, transportation...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Navigating Growth, Challenges, and the Path Ahead
Feb 03, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of November 2024, the unemployment rate in Austin remained steady at 3.3%, which is below the state and national rates. This rate is also lower than the long-term average of 4.22%.
The employment landscape in Austin has been robust, with the city adding 56,300 jobs over the 12 months ending in June 2023, representing a 4.4% growth rate. This growth has been driven across various sectors, with leisure and hospitality, and professional and business services being the fastest-growing industries, each seeing increases of 6.6% and 6.5%, respectively. All major private...
Austin's Thriving Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges
Jan 27, 2025The job market in Austin is characterized by strong employment growth and a low unemployment rate. As of November 2024, the unemployment rate in Austin stood at 3.3%, which is lower than the state and national rates, and also below the long-term average of 4.22%.
The employment landscape in Austin is diverse, with major industries including technology, healthcare, retail, and professional services. Top corporate employers in the city include Dell Inc., H.E.B., Seton Healthcare Network, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor LLC. These companies contribute significantly to the local job market, with Dell Inc. alone employing around 17,000 people.
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Austin's Booming Job Market: Tech Talent Fuels Growth
Jan 20, 2025The job market in Austin remains robust and dynamic, with several key indicators highlighting its strength and growth. As of November 2024, the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is lower than both the Texas rate of 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by significant job growth. From September to October 2024, the Austin metro gained 11,500 jobs, and from October to November 2024, it added another 6,500 jobs. This translates to an annual growth rate of 1.6%, with 21,200 jobs added since November 2023.
Statistics show that Austin's job market has...
"Austin's Resilient Job Market: Thriving Amid Challenges"
Dec 25, 2024The job market in Austin has demonstrated robust growth and resilience, particularly in the recent months. Despite a slight increase, the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area remains below both the Texas and national averages. As of October 2024, the unemployment rate stood at 3.5%, representing 52,700 unemployed residents, which is still lower than the Texas rate of 4.1% and the national rate of 3.9%.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by steady job growth. From September to October 2024, the Austin metro added 11,500 jobs, contributing to an annual growth rate of 1.7% and a total of 22,500 jobs added since October 2023...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: A Thriving Metropolis Defies Expectations
Dec 24, 2024The job market in Austin has demonstrated robust growth and stability, despite some minor fluctuations. As of September 2024, the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) unemployment rate stood at 3.4%, which is lower than both the Texas and national rates of 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by a diverse range of industries. The region has added significant numbers of jobs over the past year, with 27,300 jobs added since September 2023, representing an annual growth rate of 2.0%. From August to September 2024 alone, the Austin metro gained 10,200 jobs.
Key statistics include an unemployment rate that has...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: Thriving Sectors, Low Unemployment, and Steady Growth
Dec 23, 2024The job market in Austin remains robust, with several positive indicators despite some minor fluctuations. As of October 2024, the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) unemployment rate stands at 3.5%, which is lower than both the Texas and national rates of 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by steady job growth. From September to October 2024, the Austin metro added 11,500 jobs, contributing to an annual growth rate of 1.7% and a total of 22,500 jobs added since October 2023. Over the past year, the region has seen significant job gains, with an annual growth rate of 2.0% as of September 2024, representing...
Austin's Resilient Job Market: A Tale of Steady Growth and Economic Strength
Dec 23, 2024The job market in Austin has demonstrated robust growth and resilience, particularly in the recent months. Despite a slight increase, the unemployment rate in the Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area remains below both the Texas and national averages. As of September 2024, the unemployment rate stood at 3.4%, representing 51,540 unemployed residents, which is a decrease from the 3.7% rate in August 2024.
The employment landscape in Austin is characterized by significant job gains across various sectors. From August to September 2024, the Austin metro added 10,200 jobs, contributing to an annual growth rate of 2.0% and a total of 27,300 jobs added since September 2023. The region...