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Labor Market Analysis

Austin Employment

Dive deep into Central Texas's labor market. From unemployment trends to wage growth, and how the construction sector powers regional job creation.

Unemployment Rate
%
Austin MSA
Labor Force
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Total Nonfarm Jobs
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Avg Weekly Wage
$

Unemployment Analysis

12-month trend across the metro

County Comparison

Travis๐Ÿ†0.0%
Williamson0.0%
Hays0.0%
Bastrop0.0%
Caldwell0.0%
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Regional Insight

Travis has the lowest unemployment at %, performing at the metro average. Strong job markets often correlate with increased construction activity.

Construction Sector

The engine of regional growth

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Construction Jobs
330,645
Active Projects
Across 5 counties
$1117.95B
Project Pipeline
Total investment
%
of total nonfarm employment

Construction makes up a significant portion of Austin's job market, well above the national average.

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Regional GDP

The construction pipeline helps fuel economic output and attracts further investment.

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Wages & Income

Earning potential in Central Texas

$
Weekly Wage
$
Annual (est.)
$
Per Capita Income
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Wage Growth YoY

MSA Snapshot

Total Labor Force
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Counties Covered
5
Best Performing
Travis
% unemployment
Full MSA Report โ†’

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๐Ÿ†Travis
%
Williamson
%
Hays
%
Bastrop
%
Caldwell
%

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