Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Report
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Dallas-Fort Worth's Diverse and Thriving Labor Market: Opportunities in Construction, Logistics, and More
Dec 15, 2025Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the nation’s strongest large metro job markets, with steady hiring, moderate unemployment, and a diverse industry base anchored by corporate headquarters, logistics, technology, healthcare, and construction. The Texas Workforce Commission reports that Texas continues to add jobs as the labor force grows, though the pace of growth has cooled slightly compared with the post‑pandemic surge. Statewide unemployment has hovered around 4 to 4.1 percent in 2025, close to or slightly below the national rate, and DFW generally tracks a few tenths of a point under the Texas average, indicating a relatively tight labor market. According to Ran...
Duration: 00:03:52DFW's Thriving Job Market: Diverse Industries, Low Unemployment, and Corporate Relocations
Dec 12, 2025Dallas–Fort Worth remains one of the strongest job markets in the country, powered by rapid population growth, steady corporate relocations, and a diversified regional economy. The Dallas Regional Chamber notes that more than 100 corporate headquarters have moved to North Texas in recent years, reinforcing long‑term demand for professional, technical, and service talent. Bisnow reports that DFW has reclaimed the top spot in the Urban Land Institute and PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 rankings and leads the nation in investment sales volume, signaling confidence in future hiring. According to Texas Workforce Commission data summarized in recent local budget docu...
Duration: 00:03:30Booming Dallas-Fort Worth: Job Growth, Transit Expansions, and High-Demand Roles
Dec 08, 2025Dallas–Fort Worth’s job market remains one of the strongest in the country, supported by rapid population growth, corporate relocations, and large-scale construction and technology investment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics as summarized by recent NewHomeSource and AOL coverage, Texas ranks among the top states for job growth and is currently listed as the 7th best state to find a job, with the statewide unemployment rate holding near 4 to 4.1 percent in 2025, close to or slightly below the national rate. Precise metro-level unemployment for DFW in the latest month is not yet fully reported in those summaries, which is a...
Duration: 00:04:01Resilient Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Weathers Economic Headwinds
Dec 01, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market continues to demonstrate resilience and strength compared to national trends. According to WalletHub's latest ranking, Dallas-Fort Worth ranks as the seventh best state for jobs overall, with Texas maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in August 2025, below the national average of 4.3 percent. Throughout 2025, Texas unemployment has remained stable between 4.0 and 4.1 percent, reflecting consistent labor market conditions despite broader economic uncertainty.
The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth shows particular strength in technology, engineering, and logistics sectors. Texas led the nation in job creation with 195,600 new jobs added over a twelve-month period, though growth has...
Navigating the Shifting Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Resilience Amid Inflation and Sectoral Changes
Nov 28, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market presents a complex picture marked by both growth and significant challenges. The region's employment landscape has experienced considerable disruption, with Carrollton Texas facing a historic job decline of over eighty-nine thousand positions eliminated amid broader economic headwinds. Simultaneously, the education sector in Carrollton has seen a net increase of approximately thirty-eight thousand jobs, suggesting sectoral reallocation rather than uniform decline.
The unemployment rate in the region rose to four point four percent in September, higher than economists' expectations, though the broader economy added one hundred nineteen thousand jobs that same month. The cost...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Resilient Job Market Navigates Headwinds in 2025
Nov 24, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the country’s largest and most diverse job markets, with an estimated 122,000 open roles in late November 2025, according to Indeed. The employment landscape is anchored by a vibrant mix of major industries, including technology, defense, finance, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing, with large employers such as Raytheon, the University of Texas at Dallas, State Farm, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs having a strong presence as reported by Indeed and Dallas Business Journal. Financial services and tech firms continue to expand their footprints, with national headlines noting recent growth by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and We...
Duration: 00:04:34The Resilient Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Navigating Tech, Logistics, and Corporate Expansions
Nov 17, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market remains one of the most dynamic and resilient in the nation, benefiting from rapid population growth, diversified industry presence, and sustained corporate relocations. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, as of late 2025, employment growth in the region is moderating but has not declined precipitously, with 59,000 jobs added since March 2024, second only to New York. Reported unemployment remains low, although exact figures for the metroplex are missing due to gaps from the recent federal shutdown, but business sentiment surveys indicate cautious optimism and relatively steady private sector hiring.
Major industries driving employment...
DFW's Evolving Job Market: Resilience, Innovation, and Diversity Amidst Uncertain Data
Nov 14, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market continues to evolve rapidly as one of the nation’s biggest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas, with strong demand fueled by ongoing population growth and corporate relocations. According to the Dallas Business Journal, DFW remains an attractive region for major companies, with new headquarters and expansions by industry leaders such as Goldman Sachs, Apple suppliers, and real estate tech firms. The landscape is diverse, anchored by finance, healthcare, energy, aviation, hospitality, and manufacturing. Goldman Sachs now employs over 4,500 people locally as part of a major expansion, while UT Southwestern and Children’s Health are top employers in h...
Duration: 00:03:55"DFW's Dynamic Job Market: Growth, Tech, and Talent Shaping the Future"
Nov 10, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market stands out in 2025 as one of the most dynamic and resilient in the United States. The Dallas Regional Chamber underscores rapid population growth with DFW adding 700,000 people since 2020, becoming the fourth-largest metro area nationally at 8.3 million residents. DFW’s employment landscape is marked by continued expansion even as national hiring slowed by about 5 percent year-over-year. Hiring activity remains robust, evidenced by a 20 percent increase in job applicants per opening, signaling high job-seeking intensity while competition has grown. LinkedIn’s chief economist reports that people hold twice as many jobs now compared to a decade ago, and...
Duration: 00:04:01Uneven Job Recovery in Dallas-Fort Worth: Logistics Thrive, Tech Layoffs Surge
Nov 07, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in late 2025 shows signs of strain and unevenness after years of impressive population and economic growth. According to ADP, private employers in the metroplex added 42,000 jobs in October—the first sizable gain since July 2025, nearly double market expectations. Despite this uptick, job cuts have surged statewide and nationally, driven by layoffs in technology and other white-collar sectors, with many displaced workers struggling to land new positions. As reported by MySanAntonio, DFW’s unemployment rate climbed year over year from August 2024 to 2025, rising by as much as 2 percent in some submarkets. The latest statistics from the Unit...
Duration: 00:04:27Dallas-Fort Worth's Booming Job Market: A Resilient Economic Powerhouse in Texas
Nov 03, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in late 2025 is recognized as one of the most dynamic and resilient in the United States. Texas, according to WalletHub’s 2025 rankings, is seventh nationally for job opportunities and boasts the top starting salaries, indicative of Dallas-Fort Worth’s leading role within the state’s economic environment. Site Selection magazine reports the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro has outpaced all other large U.S. metros in business climate, thanks to its diverse labor pool, pro-business tax structure, and lack of state income tax, which draw both employers and skilled professionals from across the country. Over the last year...
Duration: 00:04:10DFW's Resilience and Adaptability Amidst Economic Shifts - Robust Job Creation, Training Initiatives, and Evolving Sectors
Oct 31, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth is a key anchor of Texas’s economic momentum, known for its large, diversified employment base and innovation-driven growth. This region’s labor market remains robust but faces distinct headwinds in 2025, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Dallas Business Journal reporting the DFW unemployment rate at 4.4 percent as of August, up slightly from 4.2 percent the previous year. Still, it outperforms many national metros. The employment landscape is shaped by finance, healthcare, technology, logistics, retail, and manufacturing, with top employers including Walmart, Amazon, FedEx, and UPS, as well as major public sector organizations such as the City of F...
Duration: 00:04:56The Robust Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Diverse Opportunities and Economic Growth
Oct 27, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market is robust, with a diverse range of opportunities across various sectors. According to Indeed, there are thousands of job listings in the area, including positions at major companies like Walmart, Amazon, and UPS.
Major industries include logistics, technology, and healthcare, with notable employers such as EY and Lockheed Martin. The region's strong economy is driven by its strategic location and diverse workforce. Recent economic initiatives, such as Huntington Bancshares acquiring Cadence Bank, highlight the area's growth potential.
Current job openings include a Sales Assistant at Bailey Hardware & Hydraulics, a Non-Emergency Medical...
Dallas-Fort Worth Soars: A Vibrant Economic Powerhouse
Oct 24, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex continues to demonstrate robust economic vitality with over 107,000 job opportunities currently available across the region. Indeed reports approximately 13,399 active job listings, reflecting a diverse and expanding employment landscape that positions the area as a major economic powerhouse.
The unemployment rate for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area stands at 4.2 percent as of recent measurements, indicating a healthy labor market with strong employment opportunities. Texas led the nation in new job creation over the past year, adding 195,600 positions as of September, with the state also leading in August by adding 17,600 new positions.
Major industries...
The Thriving Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Powered by Tech, Logistics, and Green Initiatives (140 characters)
Oct 20, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market remains one of the most dynamic in the United States as of late 2025, with strong employment growth fueled by robust demand across multiple sectors. According to Indeed, there are nearly 180,000 job openings in the region, indicating both a large and diverse workforce and ongoing hiring needs. Key drivers of the employment landscape include the continued inflow of new residents, steady corporate relocations, and economic diversification. Data from CBRE highlights that industrial leasing activity is substantial and expected to stabilize above 800 million square feet nationwide, with Dallas-Fort Worth consistently named a core market for warehousing, distribution...
Duration: 00:03:50Dallas-Fort Worth's Dynamic Job Market Thrives in 2025
Oct 17, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in October 2025 remains one of the strongest and most dynamic in the United States. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the metroplex continues to post robust job creation, with unemployment rates ranging from 2.4 to 3.2 percent in key neighborhoods and well below national averages. Dallas-Fort Worth’s employment landscape is exceptionally diverse, with leading sectors including business and professional services, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, aviation, and an expanding film industry. The central business district of Dallas alone employs over 135,000 people and hosts major headquarters like Deloitte and Comerica. In Fort Worth, film is being actively pr...
Duration: 00:03:55DFW's Robust Job Market: Tech, Healthcare, Logistics Drive Growth in Dynamic Texas Metroplex
Oct 13, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in fall 2025 is robust and diverse, anchored by significant employment opportunities across sectors like technology, healthcare, logistics, aviation, and professional services. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area accounts for one of the largest employment centers in the nation, adding tens of thousands of jobs annually and maintaining an unemployment rate close to 3.9 percent, which is below the national average for major metros. Employers such as Lockheed Martin, which employs more than 19,000 in Fort Worth and recently extended a major lease for over 1,800 office workers, are indicative of...
Duration: 00:04:16DFW's Thriving Job Market: Robust Growth, Diverse Industries, and Workforce Development Initiatives
Oct 10, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex remains one of the most dynamic job markets in the United States, characterized by robust employment growth, diverse industries, and ongoing expansion in both traditional and emerging sectors. The region’s unemployment rate is currently low, with recent estimates placing it around 4.2%, which is below the national average and reflects the area’s economic resilience and capacity for job creation. Employment growth has been strong, according to the Dallas Fed, despite some recent upticks in unemployment, suggesting a labor market that continues to attract new residents and businesses.
Major industries driving the local economy incl...
Booming DFW Job Market Fueled by Tech, Finance, and Logistics Expansion
Oct 06, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the fastest-growing job markets in the United States, fueled by strong population growth, business relocations, and continued diversification. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that as of September 2025, the DFW unemployment rate hovered around 3.7 percent, slightly lower than the national average, reflecting a tight labor market. According to the Texas Workforce Commission and Dallas Fed, total nonfarm employment in DFW surpassed 4.3 million, with year-over-year job growth concentrated in professional services, healthcare, financial activities, technology, and logistics. Major employers include AT&T, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Toyota, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Charles...
Duration: 00:04:03DFW Booms: Low Unemployment, Surging Office Demand, and Thriving Tech and Healthcare Sectors
Oct 03, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth is experiencing strong job market growth marked by low unemployment, robust office demand, and surging opportunities in key sectors. Staffing in Dallas reports unemployment at around 3.8 percent as of the third quarter of 2025, while net absorption in the office sector was a robust 725,000 square feet for the same period, according to data from Avison Young. Office leasing bounced back, surpassing the five-year post-pandemic average, with year-to-date volume reaching 11.4 million square feet and vacancy rates declining to 25.2 percent—the lowest in more than two years.
Dallas-Fort Worth has added over 10,100 jobs in education and health services in th...
Dallas-Fort Worth: A Resilient Job Market Powering the Texas Economy
Sep 29, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market remains among the most dynamic in the nation, continuing to draw new talent and businesses attracted by strong growth, a diverse economy, and a relatively low cost of living according to Randstad and discussions reported by the Texas Economic Development Corporation. In September 2025, the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.3 percent—its highest in four years—suggesting the labor market is cooling modestly, though overall job creation and labor participation rates remain robust, as observed by local news sources. The employment landscape encompasses about 187,000 current job opportunities across the metroplex, with fields ranging from warehouses and cust...
Duration: 00:03:47Dallas-Fort Worth's Resilient Job Market: Diversity, Migration, and Tech Transformation
Sep 26, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the most dynamic job markets in the United States, consistently ranking as a national leader in job growth and economic expansion. According to the Dallas Regional Chamber and Lightcast, the metro area has topped national lists for metropolitan job creation and talent attraction, largely due to its robust and diverse economy, competitive cost of living, and steady population inflows. North Texas has seen a surge in both high-skill and blue-collar job categories, buttressed by strong migration from other states and a comparatively young, educated workforce. The unemployment rate in Dallas-Fort Worth, though fluctuating, generally hovers...
Duration: 00:04:23DFW's Resilient Jobs Engine Fuels Steady Growth and Tech Sector Ascent
Sep 22, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains a dynamic engine for job growth, with Texas leading the nation by adding nearly 196,000 jobs in the past year according to the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nonfarm employment has reached a record 14.3 million statewide, driven by a diversified economic base and robust in-migration, as The Perryman Group notes Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington outpaces all major U.S. metros for talent attraction. Unemployment in the DFW area hovers around 3.4 percent, as reported in the North Texas Tollway Authority’s 2026 budget and is considered healthy and below current national averages.
The employment la...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Resilient Job Market: Diversity, Growth, and Evolving Trends
Sep 19, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the fastest-growing job markets in the nation, driven by a highly diversified economy and significant demographic influx. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington reported a civilian labor force of just over 4.5 million in August 2025, with about 4.36 million employed and approximately 199,000 unemployed, resulting in an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent. This marks a slight uptick compared to last year and reflects broader statewide trends as Texas as a whole sees its job growth pace slow after years of expansion. Still, the region continues to outpace national averages in economic opportunity and employment growth, with North...
Duration: 00:04:37Dallas-Fort Worth Talent Magnet: Thriving Workforce, Diverse Opportunities in Texas's Powerhouse Region
Sep 15, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area continues to dominate the national talent attraction landscape, ranking first among large metropolitan statistical areas according to Lightcast's 2025 Talent Attraction Scorecard. This achievement solidifies the region's position as a premier destination for workforce migration, with Texas claiming three of the top ten spots nationwide, including Dallas-Fort Worth at number one, Austin at number two, and Houston at number six.
The employment landscape reflects robust activity across multiple sectors. Current unemployment rates vary slightly across the metroplex, with Fort Worth ZIP code 76155 showing 4.2 percent unemployment as of September 2025, while Dallas ZIP code 75207 maintains a...
"DFW's Resilient Economy: A Diverse Powerhouse Navigating National Trends"
Sep 12, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains a robust economic and employment center, outperforming national trends despite recently noted signs of labor market cooling. The metroplex has experienced significant job growth, with over 1.5 million new jobs created in the last 15 years, helping it solidify a reputation as a dynamic business powerhouse, according to the Dallas Regional Chamber. The employment landscape is diverse, anchored by finance, technology, healthcare, transportation, education, and professional services. Major employers include Goldman Sachs, which is building a $500 million campus, along with Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Charles Schwab, Citi, and Nasdaq, all expanding their local presence. Government-driven incentives and business-friendly...
Duration: 00:03:38DFW's Shifting Job Market: Tech, Logistics, and Uncertainty Ahead in 2025
Sep 08, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in fall 2025 is defined by increased economic uncertainty and shifting employment patterns. According to data from the Texas Workforce Commission, the metro region currently reports an average unemployment rate of 3.4 percent, which is lower than the national figure of 4.3 percent as recently noted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, both sources agree that hiring momentum has slowed notably in recent months, with the August jobs report showing just 22,000 positions added nationwide, a number echoed by local observers in DFW. This has been accompanied by declines across major goods-producing industries, especially in manufacturing and construction...
Duration: 00:04:36Dynamic Opportunities Abound in Dallas-Fort Worth's Thriving Job Market of 2025
Sep 05, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in 2025 is recognized for its strength and resilience, driven by consistent population growth and diversified industry presence. According to the University of North Texas, North Texas has grown 16 percent since 2010 and hosts more than 20 Fortune 500 headquarters, making it an influential employment center with deep corporate roots. Key industries include technology, healthcare, energy, construction, logistics, higher education, and commercial real estate. Major employers range from The Home Depot and its rapidly expanding subsidiary SRS Distribution, Medical City Healthcare, Six Flags, University of Texas at Arlington, and multiple Fortune 500 companies located across the metroplex. Government efforts such...
Duration: 00:04:13The Booming Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Opportunities Galore in the Thriving Sunbelt Metroplex
Sep 01, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the United States, shaped by rapid population growth, industry diversification, and broad regional economic resilience. U.S. Census Bureau data and Techpoint Africa note that several North Dallas suburbs are among the nation’s fastest-growing, with population increases over 12 percent since 2020, reflecting workforce expansion and intensifying demand for skilled labor. According to Indeed and BHSG, tens of thousands of jobs are currently open in sectors ranging from retail and warehousing to healthcare, finance, and technology, underscoring the area’s broad employment base. The unemployment rate as of Sept...
Duration: 00:03:59The Dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Thriving Tech, Healthcare, and Beyond
Aug 29, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth’s job market in 2025 is one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic, with over 4.3 million people employed according to CCI Training. The region’s unemployment rate stands at 3.8 percent, reflecting steady job growth and a continued influx of companies and workers. D CEO Magazine notes the area’s economy is buoyed by major sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, logistics, energy, hospitality, and construction. Major employers include AT&T, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Fidelity Investments, HEB, Marriott International, and Allied Universal. The region adds roughly 46,800 jobs annually and maintains an average hourly wage of $36.60, which is...
Duration: 00:03:15Dallas-Fort Worth: The Resilient Economic Powerhouse of the South
Aug 25, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth has recently maintained its position as one of the most competitive and resilient job markets in the United States. A report from SalesJobs.com confirms that the metroplex is currently considered the best job market nationally, with healthcare and hospitals providing the highest volume of opportunities. SmartAsset highlighted that the area’s robust job landscape is supported by low unemployment rates and strong income growth, while the Census Bureau’s 2023 data places the unemployment rate for the area at approximately 3.3 percent. McKinney’s place atop WalletHub’s 2025 real estate market rankings reflects the broader economic strength of North Texas, a...
Duration: 00:03:43Dallas-Fort Worth: Thriving Metropolis of Job Growth, Corporate Relocation, and Sectoral Diversity
Aug 22, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains a top economic powerhouse in Texas with over 110,000 job openings and steady labor force growth. The latest data from the Texas Workforce Commission indicates Texas added 8,700 new jobs in July 2025, with more than 232,000 positions created statewide over the past year, driving a 1.6 percent annual growth rate that continues to outpace the national average. According to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while hiring throughout the state has slowed, the unemployment rate in Dallas-Fort Worth holds low by historical standards, buoyed by steady employer demand even as some sectors adjust to post-pandemic realities. Major metrowide industries include energy, finance...
Duration: 00:03:36The Thriving Tech Hub: Dallas-Fort Worth's Booming Job Market in 2025
Aug 15, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth stands out in 2025 as a major employment hub, reflecting strong momentum in technology, business services, construction, and manufacturing. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex saw a 15 percent year-over-year rise in IT-related jobs for 2024, with Texas adding over 45,000 new tech jobs statewide during that time. This surge has cemented the region as a principal destination for both startups and Fortune 500 firms including Google, Meta, Oracle, Texas Instruments, and Lockheed Martin. Despite continued job growth, hiring remains competitive with ongoing talent shortages in advanced technical roles such as software engineering, devops, and AI. Experienced professionals, especially...
Duration: 00:04:46"DFW's Resilient Job Market: Tech, Logistics, and Workforce Development Trends"
Aug 08, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth continues to stand out as a leading job market in 2025, maintaining impressive growth and resilience. The region supports over 109,000 active job postings, reflecting strong demand for both skilled and unskilled labor according to Indeed.com. With the US unemployment rate at 4.1 percent in June, Dallas-Fort Worth performs better than average, holding closer to 3.5 percent as reported by EZ Home Search. Employment in the area has surged, with Dallas witnessing a 102 percent workforce increase over the last decade and Fort Worth growing 135 percent, according to Express News. The market's employment landscape is defined by diversity: technology, finance, distribution, healthcare...
Duration: 00:03:16"Navigating the Evolving Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Resilience, Adaptability, and Opportunity"
Aug 04, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in 2025 is experiencing modest growth amid economic headwinds and increased competition, especially for recent graduates. According to recent data reported by AOL and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the region is about 5 percent, which is relatively low by historical standards but reflects a cooling compared to prior years. The Labor Department noted only 73,000 jobs added in July nationwide, marking the slowest hiring pace since the pandemic began, contributing to a challenging environment for jobseekers, especially entry-level candidates. This slow hiring is largely attributed to employers prioritizing efficiency, managing inflation...
Duration: 00:03:55DFW Resilience: Robust Job Growth Amid National Slowdown
Aug 01, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth continues to demonstrate remarkable job market resilience amid national slowdowns, with local nonfarm payrolls growing by 46,800 positions year-over-year as of May 2025. According to ainvest.com, the metro area's unemployment rate held steady at just 3.8 percent, maintaining levels that rival the strongest pre-pandemic years even as national indicators showed payroll growth slowing in July and the U.S. unemployment rate reached 4.2 percent, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and FOX News. The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth remains diverse and robust, with banking, finance, professional and business services, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics serving as the region's backbone...
Duration: 00:04:00Dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Resilience, Remote Work, and Steady Growth
Jul 28, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market continues to demonstrate strong resilience and adaptability in 2025, maintaining its reputation as one of the nation’s most dynamic employment hubs. According to SmartAsset, Frisco, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is recognized for its high percentage of remote workers, with over 32 percent of employees working from home, highlighting a significant embrace of flexible work arrangements. The broader region benefits from ongoing population and job growth, as reflected in the steady demand for both skilled and hourly positions. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau puts the region’s unemployment rate below the national aver...
Duration: 00:03:15Dallas-Fort Worth's Diverse Job Landscape: Resilience and Adaptability Key in 2025
Jul 25, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in mid-2025 shows a multifaceted landscape characterized by robust industrial development, diversification across industries, and some economic headwinds. According to the Dallas Fed’s July 2025 Texas Economic Indicators, statewide unemployment has dipped slightly to 4.0 percent, and job growth is forecast at 1.7 percent for the year, but the second quarter saw an employment contraction of 1.3 percent—primarily in professional and business services, oil and gas, while construction, manufacturing, and health sectors recorded over 3 percent growth. Dallas-Fort Worth remains a leading powerhouse for industrial construction, with CRE Daily reporting more than 28 million square feet of space active in M...
Duration: 00:03:49Title: Booming Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Texas Economic Expansion
Jul 21, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth continues to be one of the most dynamic job markets in the country. Nelson Westerberg highlights that Dallas has a 3.5 percent job growth rate, outpacing many major cities, and benefits from Texas’s lack of state income tax, making it particularly attractive for job seekers. According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stands at 4.0 percent, just below the national average, while the labor force hit a record high of over 15.8 million participants as of July 2025. Texas added almost 200,000 jobs over the past year, and Dallas-Fort Worth is a major engine of that expa...
Duration: 00:03:31Dallas-Fort Worth's Robust Job Market Shines Amid Diversification and Growth
Jul 18, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in mid-2025 is robust and continues to outpace much of the nation. The region recently gained 14,600 jobs in May, with key contributions from the leisure and hospitality sector, reflecting ongoing resilience and expansion, as shared by the UT Dallas Labor Market Update. Dallas’s impressive 3.5 percent job growth rate stands out when compared to other major metros, and the zero state income tax remains an attractive incentive for both employers and employees, according to Nelson Westerberg’s data. However, D Magazine notes the area is currently facing an elevated unemployment rate of 8.2 percent, a point abov...
Duration: 00:03:18Booming Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Diverse Sectors, Steady Hiring, and Economic Resilience
Jul 14, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the most dynamic job markets in the nation, characterized by robust employment opportunities, steady population growth, and a resilient economy. The area benefits from a diverse employment landscape, with key industries including healthcare, banking, technology, logistics, retail, and public safety. According to Southern Hills Home Buyers, job seekers find plentiful options in banking, healthcare, and tech, with these sectors driving growth and stability. Recent data from Modern Retail highlights ongoing expansions in the grocery market, as major employers such as H-E-B, Kroger, and Publix compete for market share, reflecting the region’s consumer strength and co...
Duration: 00:03:12DFW's Dynamic Job Market: Diversification, Growth, and Opportunity in 2025
Jul 11, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in mid-2025 is marked by strong growth, diversification, and notable momentum across key sectors. Major economic drivers include financial services, industrial logistics, technology, healthcare, and telecommunications. According to Savills, the office leasing market experienced a 35 percent year-over-year increase in activity during the first half of 2025, thanks in large part to the financial services sector and a rising return-to-office trend. AT&T’s recent expansion in Richardson and the company’s shift to a full in-office workweek have significantly contributed to some of the country’s highest office occupancy rates. The industrial market in Dallas-Fort Worth also c...
Duration: 00:03:55Thriving Jobs and Opportunity in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Jul 11, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market continues to thrive as one of the nation’s largest and most diverse employment hubs. According to Indeed, over 106,000 jobs are currently available across the Metroplex, with robust demand in fields ranging from logistics and technology to healthcare, education, and trades. The area’s labor force is shaped by a healthy blend of Fortune 500 headquarters, world-class healthcare facilities, and a large manufacturing base especially concentrated in southern Dallas County, where more than 138,000 manufacturing workers are employed near the Inland Port, an industrial hub that houses major companies including Amazon, FedEx, Home Depot, and L’Oreal. The lo...
Duration: 00:03:13Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Nation in Job Growth and Hiring Trends for 2025
Jul 09, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth job market in mid-2025 remains one of the strongest and most dynamic in the United States according to recent industry reports and hiring platforms. Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) continues to benefit from nation-leading population and job growth, which fuels a robust labor market despite adjustments in related sectors like housing and real estate. According to Bisnow and The Dallas Express, the region's unemployment rate remains low, with job growth consistently outpacing many major metros as of July 2025. Rockwall County, part of the metroplex, reported record employment in April with 71,902 jobs, driven primarily by finance, healthcare, and technology. The...
Duration: 00:03:43Dallas-Fort Worth Weathers Economic Shifts with Robust Job Growth in Tech, Healthcare, and Logistics
Jul 09, 2025Dallas-Fort Worth continues to be one of the nation’s fastest growing job markets in 2025, even in the face of nationwide slowdowns. The region’s employment landscape is powered by robust growth across technology, healthcare, finance, and logistics. Dallas-Fort Worth’s population gains, ongoing corporate relocations, and diversified economy all contribute to its ability to weather broader economic shifts. According to RealPage, job growth in Texas has moderated compared to previous years, but Dallas-Fort Worth remains a standout as the local economy charges ahead with consistent expansion. In April 2025, Rockwall County in the DFW area notched record employment, a trend seen t...
Duration: 00:03:42DFW Job Market Booms: Diverse Sectors Drive Growth, Tight Labor Challenges Employers
Jun 23, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has demonstrated robust growth and resilience. Over the year ending in February 2025, the metropolitan area added 53,600 jobs, representing a 1.3 percent increase, which outpaces the national job gain rate of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is diverse, with the Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan division accounting for 72 percent of the area’s total nonfarm employment, totaling 3,075,300 jobs. The Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine division accounts for the remaining 28 percent, with 1,200,100 jobs.
Key statistics include an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent, which has remained relatively stable. Average hourly earnings stand at $36.60, with a year-over-year growth of 6.5 percent. The region's job gr...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Resilient Job Market: Powering Diversified Growth
Jun 18, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has demonstrated robust growth and resilience. Over the past year, the metropolitan area added 56,100 jobs, reflecting a 1.3% growth rate, which surpasses the national average of 1.2%. This growth is distributed across multiple sectors, indicating a diversified and stable economy.
The employment landscape is dominated by two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72% of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28% with 1,200,100 jobs.
Key statistics include an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which has remained relatively stable over the past year. Average hourly earnings stand at $36.60, with a...
Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Thrives with Diverse Sectors and Low Unemployment
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. Over the past year, the metropolitan area added 56,100 jobs, reflecting a 1.3% growth rate, which surpasses the national average of 1.2%. This growth is distributed across multiple sectors, indicating economic resilience rather than dependence on a single industry.
The employment landscape is dominated by two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72% of the area’s total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28% with 1,200,100 jobs. Key sectors driving this growth include Education and Health Services, which added 12,600 new positions, Government with 10,700 jobs, and Trade, Tr...
Booming Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Resilience, Diversity, and Talent Demands
Jun 16, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has shown robust growth and resilience. Over the year ending in February 2025, the area added 53,600 jobs, representing a 1.3% increase, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1.2%. This growth places Dallas-Fort Worth among the top metropolitan areas in the country in terms of job gains.
The employment landscape is diverse, with two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72% of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28% with 1,200,100 jobs. The region has seen broad-based job growth across various sectors, including construction and...
Resilient Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Thriving Sectors, Low Unemployment, and Competitive Talent Pool
Jun 16, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has demonstrated robust growth and stability in recent months. The metropolitan area added 56,100 jobs over the past year, reflecting a 1.3% growth rate, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1.2%. This growth is broadly distributed across multiple sectors, indicating economic resilience.
The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth is characterized by two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72% of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28% with 1,200,100 jobs. The area is one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas and has seen significant job gains...
Booming Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth Surpasses National Growth
Jun 11, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has demonstrated robust growth and stability. Over the past year, the metropolitan area added 56,100 jobs, reflecting a 1.3% growth rate, which surpasses the national average of 1.2%[1][3].
The employment landscape is diverse, with the Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan division accounting for 72% of the area’s total nonfarm employment, totaling 3,075,300 jobs, while the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine division accounts for 28%, with 1,200,100 jobs[1].
Key statistics include an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which has remained relatively stable over the past year. Average hourly earnings stand at $36.60, with a year-over-year growth of 6.5%[3][5].
Trends indicate broad-based growth across multiple sectors. Ed...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Thriving Job Market: Robust Growth, Diverse Sectors, and Resilient Economy
Jun 09, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth continues to exhibit robust growth and stability. Over the past year, the metropolitan area added 56,100 jobs, representing a 1.3% growth rate, which surpasses the national average of 1.2%. This growth is distributed across multiple sectors, indicating economic resilience rather than dependence on a single industry.
The employment landscape is dominated by two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72% of the area’s total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28% with 1,200,100 jobs. The region is one of the nation’s 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Key statistics include an unemployment rate...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Evolving Job Market: Resilience and Diversification in 2025
Jun 04, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown significant growth in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, with a local job gain rate of 1.3 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area’s total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This makes Dallas-Fort Worth one of the nation’s 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Key statistics include an annu...
"Dallas-Fort Worth's Booming Job Market: A Closer Look at the Region's Robust Economic Expansion"
Jun 02, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has been robust, with significant growth observed in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent job gain rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. The area is one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas and has seen consistent job...
D-FW's Robust Job Market Surge: Rising Wages, Diverse Sectors, and Expanding Health Services
May 28, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has been robust, reflecting the region's strong economic growth. In February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, with a local job gain rate of 1.3 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is diverse, with the Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan division accounting for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment, standing at 3,075,300 jobs, while the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine division accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs.
Key statistics include an annualized job growth rate of 2.6 percent from November 2024 to February 2025, and an...
Jobs Boom in Dallas-Fort Worth: Strong Growth, Diverse Sectors, Challenges Ahead
May 21, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has been robust, reflecting the region's strong economic growth. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 over the year, with a local job gain rate of 1.3 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.2 percent. The area is composed of two main employment centers: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area’s total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs.
Employment in the region has been expanding steadily, with an annualized growth rate of 2.8 percent in March 2025, following a...
"Booming Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Resilience and Diversification Amidst Softer Outlook"
May 19, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown significant growth and stability in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent growth rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. The area is one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas and has seen broad-based job gains across major sectors.<...
"DFW Job Market: Steady Growth, Diverse Opportunities in 2025"
May 14, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has shown significant growth and stability. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the DFW metropolitan area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent growth rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. The DFW area is one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas and has seen consistent job gains, with a recent...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Booming Job Market: A 2025 Snapshot
May 12, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area has shown significant growth in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent job gain, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This makes Dallas-Fort Worth one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Employment growth has been steady, with an...
"Dallas-Fort Worth's Thriving Job Market: A Diverse Economy Fueling Steady Growth"
May 07, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown significant growth in recent times. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 over the year, representing a 1.3 percent job gain, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This makes Dallas-Fort Worth one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Key statistics include an annualized job growth rate from...
DFW Job Market Thrives: Robust Growth, Slowing Sectors, and Diverse Opportunities Ahead
May 05, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown significant growth in recent times. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 over the year, representing a 1.3 percent job gain, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This makes Dallas-Fort Worth one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Statistics indicate that the area has seen substantial job additions...
Robust Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Healthcare and Tech Drive Growth
Apr 30, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area has been robust, reflecting the broader economic growth in Texas. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, with a local job gain rate of 1.3 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This area is one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas and has seen significant...
DFW Job Market Booms with Tech, Healthcare, and Finance Opportunities
Apr 28, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown significant growth in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent growth rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This makes Dallas-Fort Worth one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
Statistics indicate that the area has seen a...
"Booming Job Growth in Dallas-Fort Worth: A Thriving Economic Hub"
Apr 21, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown robust growth in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent growth rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs. This makes Dallas-Fort Worth one of the nation's 12 largest metropolitan statistical areas.
In terms of statistics, the area saw a net...
DFW's Robust Job Market: Diverse Sectors, Steady Unemployment, and Population Growth Highlight Opportunities and Challenges
Apr 16, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has shown robust growth in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the DFW metropolitan area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3% growth rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2%[1].
The employment landscape is diverse, with the Dallas-Plano-Irving metropolitan division accounting for 72% of the area's total nonfarm employment, totaling 3,075,300 jobs, while the Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine division accounts for 28%, with 1,200,100 jobs[1].
Key statistics include a strong job growth rate of 2.7% in February, driven by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and...
DFW Job Market Seeing Growth, Shifts in Key Sectors Amid Cooling Statewide Outlook
Apr 14, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has shown significant growth in recent months. As of February 2025, total nonfarm employment in the area increased by 53,600 jobs over the year, representing a 1.3 percent growth rate, slightly higher than the national average of 1.2 percent.
The employment landscape is divided between two main metropolitan divisions: Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72 percent of the area's total nonfarm employment with 3,075,300 jobs, and Fort Worth-Arlington-Grapevine, which accounts for 28 percent with 1,200,100 jobs.
Key statistics include a net gain of 19,800 jobs from January to February 2025, with notable increases in the government sector, which...
DFW Job Market Outlook: Softer Growth, Stable Unemployment, and Varied Sectoral Performance
Apr 09, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is expected to experience a slightly softer growth in 2025 compared to the previous year. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas forecasts the addition of about 225,000 new jobs in Texas for 2025, which is less than the 244,000 jobs added in 2024. This growth would result in approximately 14.5 million people employed in the state by the end of 2025.
The employment landscape in DFW has seen varied sectoral performance. Jobs in oil and gas, financial services, and construction were significant contributors in the previous year, while sectors such as trade, transportation, leisure, hospitality, and...
"Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Thriving in Financial Services, Education, and Health Sectors"
Apr 07, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is experiencing a mix of growth and slowdowns. According to recent forecasts, the Texas job market, including Dallas-Fort Worth, is expected to be slightly softer in 2025 compared to the previous year. The Dallas Fed predicts about 225,000 to 276,000 new jobs will be added in Texas in 2025, which is less than the 244,000 jobs added in 2024.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area, total nonfarm employment increased by 64,500 over the year in November 2024, with a local job gain rate of 1.5 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.4 percent. The area saw significant gains...
DFW Job Market: Balancing Growth and Moderation Amid Shifting Trends
Apr 02, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is experiencing a mix of growth and moderation. For 2025, economists predict a slightly softer job market compared to the previous year, with approximately 225,000 new jobs expected to be added in Texas, down from the 244,000 jobs added in 2024. This forecast suggests that by the end of 2025, there will be around 14.5 million people employed in the state[1][5].
In terms of employment landscape, DFW saw a contraction in payroll employment in March 2024, with an annualized 0.2 percent decline, but employment grew robustly in December 2024, with an annualized 3.5 percent increase. The unemployment rate in...
The DFW Job Market: Navigating Growth and Sector Shifts
Mar 31, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is experiencing a mix of growth and slowdowns. According to recent forecasts, the Texas job market, including DFW, is expected to be slightly softer in 2025, with about 225,000 new jobs anticipated, down from the 244,000 jobs added in 2024. This would result in approximately 14.5 million people employed in the state by the end of 2025.
The employment landscape in DFW has seen varied sector performance. Job growth in sectors like oil and gas, financial services, and construction has been robust, while trade, transportation, leisure, hospitality, and government sectors have experienced slower growth. In...
Thriving Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: A Robust and Diverse Economy
Mar 26, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area remains robust, despite some recent slowdowns in certain sectors. Since February 2020, the region has added 410,000 jobs, solidifying its position as a national leader in job creation. As of the latest data, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area employs approximately 4.368 million people in nonfarm sectors.
The employment landscape is diverse, with broad-based growth across various sectors. Notable gains have been seen in mining, logging, and construction, which experienced a 2.7% increase from November 2023. Financial activities and education and health services also saw significant growth, with increases of 4.1% and 2.7%, respectively. However, there has been...
DFW Job Market Holds Steady Despite Sector Shifts
Mar 24, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is characterized by a mix of growth and slowdown. Despite a recent slowdown, the region remains a national leader in job creation, having added 410,000 jobs since February 2020. However, there has been a notable slowdown in higher-paying office-related segments.
In terms of employment landscape, the Dallas-Fort Worth area saw employment grow at an annualized 3.5 percent in December 2024, following a contraction in November. The unemployment rate in the area stood at 3.9 percent, slightly higher than the national rate. Average hourly earnings have seen a year-over-year growth of 5.5 percent, reaching $35.96.
Key...
Dallas-Fort Worth Thrives: Resilient Job Market, Diverse Growth, and Opportunities Ahead
Mar 19, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area remains robust, despite some recent slowdowns in certain sectors. Since February 2020, the region has added 410,000 jobs, solidifying its position as a national leader in job creation. As of the latest data, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area employs approximately 4.368 million people in nonfarm sectors.
The employment landscape is diverse, with significant growth in sectors such as mining, logging, and construction, which saw a 2.7% increase from November 2023. Financial activities and education and health services also experienced notable growth, with increases of 4.1% and 2.7%, respectively. However, there has been a slowdown in higher-paying office-related...
The Resilience of DFW's Diverse Job Market: Healthcare, Finance, and Logistics Lead the Way
Mar 17, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has exhibited a mix of growth and slowdown in recent months. Despite a contraction in employment in June 2024, the second quarter saw overall job growth outpacing the first quarter, driven by sectors such as construction, mining, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business services.
The employment landscape in DFW is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare, financial activities, and logistics. The healthcare sector has been particularly resilient, consistently adding new jobs over the past decade and showing no cyclical patterns during national economic turbulence. Major...
DFW Job Market Trends: Resilient Growth Amid Sector Shifts
Mar 12, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is expected to experience a slightly softer growth in 2025 compared to the previous year. The employment landscape has been robust, with DFW employment growing at an annualized 3.5 percent in December 2024, following a contraction in November. Dallas saw a 4.4 percent increase in employment, while Fort Worth experienced slower growth at 1.4 percent.
Key statistics indicate that the labor force participation rate continues to grow and exceeds the national average. As of June 2024, the Texas seasonally adjusted labor force reached a record high of over 15.3 million people, with total nonfarm employment in...
DFW Job Market Outlook: Moderating Growth, Shifting Sectors, and Stable Unemployment
Mar 10, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is expected to experience a slightly softer growth in 2025 compared to the previous year. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the Texas employment forecast indicates that jobs will increase by 1.6 percent in 2025, with approximately 225,000 new jobs added, which is less than the 244,000 jobs added in 2024.
The employment landscape in DFW has been robust, with employment growing at an annualized 3.5 percent in December 2024, following a contraction in November. The region saw strong employment growth in Dallas, with a 4.4 percent increase, while Fort Worth experienced slower growth at 1.4 percent...
DFW Job Market Softens: Slower Growth, Diverse Sectors, and Evolving Trends
Mar 05, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is experiencing a slight slowdown in growth compared to previous years. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the Texas employment forecast for 2025 indicates a 1.6% increase in jobs, which is slightly less than the 1.7% growth seen in 2024. This translates to approximately 225,000 new jobs in 2025, down from the 244,000 jobs added in 2024.
The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth is diverse, with various sectors contributing to the job market. In the first quarter of 2024, employment growth was slower than in the previous quarter, with an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. Major industries such...
The Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Resilience and Diversification Amid Economic Shifts
Mar 03, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth remains robust, despite some recent slowdowns in certain sectors. The region has added 410,000 jobs since February 2020, solidifying its position as a national leader in job creation. As of the latest data, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area employs approximately 4.368 million people in nonfarm sectors.
Employment growth has been broad-based, with notable gains in sectors such as mining, logging, and construction, which saw a 2.7% increase from November 2023. Financial activities and education and health services also experienced significant growth, with increases of 4.1% and 2.7%, respectively. However, there has been a slowdown in higher-paying office-related segments and...
"Resilient Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Diverse Growth and Opportunities"
Feb 26, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has shown resilience and growth, despite some recent slowdowns. Employment in the region grew robustly in December 2024, with an annualized rate of 3.5%, following a contraction of 1.5% in November. Dallas saw a stronger employment growth at 4.4%, while Fort Worth experienced a slower growth at 1.4%.
The employment landscape is diverse, with significant contributions from various sectors. Financial activities led the job growth, while sectors such as trade, transportation and utilities, education and health services, construction and mining, and other services experienced employment contractions. The region has added 410,000 jobs since February 2020, making it a national...
Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Resilience: Robust Growth, Sectoral Shifts, and Economic Outlook
Feb 24, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has shown resilience and growth, despite some recent slowdowns. Employment in the region grew robustly in December 2024, with an annualized rate of 3.5%, following a contraction of 1.5% in November. Dallas saw a stronger employment growth at 4.4%, while Fort Worth experienced a slower growth at 1.4%[1].
The employment landscape is diverse, with the region adding 410,000 jobs since February 2020. However, there has been a recent slowdown in higher-paying office-related segments. The multifamily demand remains strong, particularly in suburban growth areas, due to tight inventory and high interest rates in the single-family market[4].
Key statistics...
"Thriving Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Resilience, Growth, and Opportunities"
Feb 24, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has shown significant resilience and growth, particularly in the latter part of 2024. Employment in the region expanded robustly, with DFW employment growing at an annualized rate of 3.5 percent in December, following a contraction of 1.5 percent in November. This growth was more pronounced in Dallas, where employment increased by 4.4 percent, compared to 1.4 percent in Fort Worth.
In terms of overall statistics, the DFW area saw total nonfarm employment increase by 64,500 jobs over the year in November, with a local job gain rate of 1.5 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.4 percent. The...
DFW's Booming Job Market: Diverse Sectors, Steady Growth, and a Thriving Talent Pool
Feb 19, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is characterized by steady growth and a strong labor force. The employment landscape is diverse, with significant employment centers in both the Dallas-Plano-Irving and Fort Worth-Arlington divisions. The Dallas-Plano-Irving division accounts for 72 percent of the area’s total nonfarm employment and added 43,200 jobs, while the Fort Worth-Arlington division gained 21,300 jobs.
Key statistics show that the unemployment rate in December 2024 was 3.4 percent, which is lower than the state's jobless rate of 4.2 percent and the national rate. This rate has been trending downward, with a notable decrease from 3.9 percent the previous month. Th...
DFW Job Market Resilient Amid Volatility: Steady Growth, Wage Hikes, and Shifting Sector Trends
Feb 17, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has shown mixed trends in recent months. After a contraction in November 2024, employment in the area grew robustly in December, with an annualized rate of 3.5%. This growth was more pronounced in Dallas, where employment increased by 4.4%, compared to Fort Worth's 1.4% growth. The overall job growth in the fourth quarter, however, slowed to an annualized 0.6% following strong gains in the third quarter.
Key statistics indicate that the average hourly earnings in the DFW area were $35.96 in December 2024, with a year-over-year growth of 5.5%. The unemployment rate in December 2024 stood at 3.4%, which is lower than...
"Dallas-Fort Worth's Thriving Job Market: A Snapshot of Regional Growth and Opportunity"
Feb 12, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is characterized by steady growth and a strong labor force. The employment landscape is diverse, with significant employment centers in both the Dallas-Plano-Irving and Fort Worth-Arlington divisions. The Dallas-Plano-Irving division accounts for 72 percent of the area’s total nonfarm employment and added 43,200 jobs over the year, while the Fort Worth-Arlington division gained 21,300 jobs.
Key statistics show that total nonfarm employment in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area increased by 64,500 over the year in November, with a local job gain rate of 1.5 percent, slightly higher than the national increase of 1.4 percent. The un...
Dallas-Fort Worth's Booming Job Market Fuels Economic Growth
Feb 10, 2025The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is characterized by steady growth and a strong labor force. According to recent data, total nonfarm employment in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area increased by 64,500 jobs over the year in November 2024, with a local job gain rate of 1.5 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 1.4 percent.
The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth is diverse, with significant employment centers in both the Dallas-Plano-Irving and Fort Worth-Arlington divisions. The Dallas-Plano-Irving division, which accounts for 72 percent of the area’s total nonfarm employment, added 43,200 jobs, while the Fort Worth-Arlington division gained 21,300 jobs. Fi...
"Booming Job Market in Dallas-Fort Worth: Steady Growth, Low Unemployment, and Diverse Opportunities"
Feb 05, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has shown steady growth and stability in recent months. The metropolitan area added 74,800 jobs in the 12 months ending in October, representing a 1.7% growth rate, which is converging near the national growth rate of 1.3%[1][4].
The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth is diverse, with significant contributions from both the Dallas-Plano-Irving and Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan divisions. Dallas-Plano-Irving, which accounts for 72% of the area’s total nonfarm employment, gained 43,200 jobs over the year, while Fort Worth-Arlington gained 21,300 jobs during the same period[4].
Key statistics include an unemployment rate of 3.90% as of November 2024, which is lo...
DFW's Powerhouse Job Market: Thriving Tech, Finance, and Healthcare Sectors
Feb 03, 2025The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) job market has emerged as a significant powerhouse in the U.S., leading in job gains over the last five years. Since November 2018, the DFW metro area has added nearly 600,000 jobs, with substantial growth on the east side accounting for 456,000 positions. This expansion has resulted in a 17% increase in the job market, reaching 3.1 million workers by November 2023.
The employment landscape in DFW is robust, with the region contributing 10% of the net jobs created in the country since February 2020, despite representing only 2% of the U.S. population. From November 2022 to November 2023, DFW added 139,700 jobs, making...
Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Resilient Growth Amidst National Slowdown
Jan 20, 2025The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has exhibited a mix of stability and slowdown in recent months. Despite a broader economic slowdown, the region remains a national leader in job creation, having added 410,000 jobs since February 2020.
The employment landscape in Dallas-Fort Worth is diverse, with job growth observed across various sectors, although at a sluggish pace. For the three months ending in November 2024, job growth was annualized at 1.0 percent, or 11,000 jobs, which was broad-based but slow. The strongest gains were seen in financial activities and information sectors, while employment slipped in manufacturing and professional and business services.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Weathering Moderate Slowing, Sectors Diverge
Dec 25, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has exhibited a mix of trends in recent months, reflecting both resilience and some slowing. Despite a contraction in employment in June 2024, with an annualized 1.7 percent decline resulting in a loss of 6,000 jobs, the second quarter still saw overall job growth outpacing the first quarter. This contraction was more pronounced in Dallas, where payrolls dipped by 2.8 percent, while Fort Worth saw a 1.3 percent increase in employment.
The employment landscape in DFW is diverse, with key sectors including construction, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business...
"DFW Job Market Resilience: Navigating Sectoral Shifts and Economic Trends"
Dec 24, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has exhibited a mix of trends in recent months, reflecting both resilience and some slowing. Despite a contraction in employment in June 2024, with an annualized 1.7 percent decline resulting in a loss of 6,000 jobs, the second quarter saw overall job growth outpacing the first quarter. This growth was driven by sectors such as construction, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business services.
The employment landscape in DFW is diverse, with key sectors contributing to the job market. However, sectors like information, leisure and hospitality, and other...
DFW Job Market Stability Amidst Slowing Growth, Key Sectors Driving Economic Activity
Dec 23, 2024The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has shown a mix of stability and slowdown in recent months. Despite some slowing, the economy has maintained overall growth, particularly in the second quarter of 2024. Employment in the DFW area expanded at an annualized rate of 2.8% from March to June 2024, though this growth was slightly lower than the first quarter's pace.
The employment landscape in DFW is diverse, with major industries including aviation and aerospace, natural gas, life sciences, manufacturing, and professional services. Companies like Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics Division, Bell Helicopter, and American Airlines are significant employers in the aviation se...
"Dallas-Fort Worth's Shifting Job Market: Resilience Amid Economic Fluctuations"
Dec 23, 2024The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has exhibited a mix of growth and slowdown in recent months. Despite a contraction in employment in June 2024, with a loss of 6,000 jobs, the second quarter saw overall job growth outpacing the first quarter. This growth was driven by sectors such as construction, mining, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business services.
The employment landscape in the region is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare, financial activities, and logistics. The healthcare sector has been particularly resilient, consistently adding new jobs over the past decade and showing no cyclical...
"DFW Job Market Update: Resilience Amid Slowing Growth, Key Sectors, and Evolving Opportunities"
Dec 22, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has exhibited a mix of trends in recent months, reflecting both resilience and slowing growth. Despite a contraction in employment in June 2024, with an annualized 1.7 percent decline resulting in a loss of 6,000 jobs, the region saw solid job growth in the second quarter, outpacing the first quarter[1][5].
The employment landscape in DFW is diverse, with key sectors including construction, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business services. These sectors led the job growth in the second quarter, although employment contracted in information, leisure and hospitality...
DFW's Job Market Trends: Resilient Sectors, Shifting Patterns, and Economic Outlook
Dec 21, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has shown mixed signals in recent months. Despite a slowdown in June, the second quarter of 2024 saw job growth outpacing the first quarter, driven by sectors such as construction, mining, manufacturing, and professional and business services[1].
As of October 2024, employment in DFW was flat after a strong September, with job growth being broad-based across major sectors including professional and business services, financial activities, and trade, transportation, and utilities. The unemployment rate in DFW ticked up to 4.0% in October, slightly higher than the previous month but still below the long-term...
DFW Job Market: Resilience Amidst Softening Trends
Dec 19, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has experienced a mix of trends in recent months. Despite some slowing, the DFW economy has shown resilience, particularly in certain sectors. In June 2024, employment in DFW contracted by an annualized 1.7 percent, with a loss of 6,000 jobs, although second-quarter job gains were stronger than those in the first quarter, driven by construction, mining, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, and professional and business services[1].
As of October 2024, the unemployment rate in DFW ticked up to 4.0 percent, slightly above the previous month but still below the long-term average of 5.14 percent[2][5]. Average...
Resilient Job Market: Healthcare, Logistics, and Financial Services Drive DFW's Moderate Growth
Dec 18, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has exhibited a mix of trends in recent months, reflecting both resilience and slowing growth. Despite a contraction in employment in June 2024, with an annualized 1.7 percent decline resulting in a loss of 6,000 jobs, the second quarter still saw overall job growth outpacing the first quarter[1][5].
The employment landscape is diverse, with key sectors including construction, manufacturing, trade, transportation, and utilities, as well as professional and business services. These sectors led the job growth in the second quarter, although employment contracted in information, leisure and hospitality, and other services. The...
DFW Job Market Resilient Amid Fluctuations - Diverse Industries Drive Opportunities
Dec 18, 2024The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has exhibited a mix of growth and moderation in recent months. Despite a slowdown in June, where employment contracted by an annualized 1.7 percent and the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.9 percent, the second and third quarters saw significant recovery[1][3].
In the third quarter, particularly in September, the DFW economy expanded with strong, broad-based employment growth. Job growth was annualized at 3.8 percent, driven by sectors such as professional and business services, financial activities, and trade, transportation, and utilities. Employment in Dallas grew robustly at 4.8 percent, while Fort Worth saw a more modest growth...
The DFW Job Market Rebounds with Robust Growth and Stable Unemployment
Dec 17, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has shown a mix of trends in recent months. Despite a slowdown in June, where employment contracted by an annualized 1.7 percent and the unemployment rate rose to 3.9 percent, the second and third quarters saw significant recovery[1][3].
In the third quarter, DFW employment grew at an annualized rate of 3.8 percent, driven by strong growth in sectors such as professional and business services, financial activities, and trade, transportation, and utilities. This growth was broad-based, with Dallas seeing a 4.8 percent employment increase in September, while Fort Worth's growth was more modest at 0.9...
DFW Job Market Stability: Navigating Moderate Growth and Diverse Sector Dynamics
Dec 14, 2024The job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area has experienced a mix of trends in recent months. Despite some slowing, the economy has shown resilience. In June 2024, the DFW economy saw a contraction in employment, with an annualized 1.7 percent decline (-6,000 jobs nonannualized), following two months of strong job growth. This was partly due to a 2.8 percent drop in Dallas and a 1.3 percent increase in Fort Worth[1].
The unemployment rate in DFW ticked up to 3.9 percent in June, though it remained below Texas' jobless rate of 4.0 percent. As of October 2024, the unemployment rate in DFW has slightly...
DFW's Diverse Jobs Scene Sees Moderation Amid Softening Economy
Dec 13, 2024The job market in Dallas-Fort Worth has experienced a mix of trends in recent months. Despite some slowing, the region has seen overall job growth, though at a softer pace. In the 12 months ending in October, Dallas-Fort Worth added 74,800 jobs, representing a 1.7% growth rate, which is converging near the national growth rate of 1.3%[5].
The employment landscape is diverse, with major industries including aviation and aerospace, natural gas, life sciences, manufacturing, and professional services. Companies like Lockheed Martin, with 13,000 employees, and Bell Helicopter are significant employers in the aviation sector. The region is also a hub for the energy...