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
3.9%↑
Austin MSA
Labor Force
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Total Nonfarm Jobs
1.4M
+0.6% YoY
Avg Weekly Wage
$1,756
Unemployment Analysis
12-month trend across the metro
MSA Unemployment Rate Trend
2024-09-012025-08-01
County Comparison
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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
164K
Construction Jobs
-1.8% YoY
1,000
Active Projects
Across 5 counties
$5.39B
Project Pipeline
Total investment
Construction Employment Trend
2024-09-012025-08-01
11.9%
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.
Wages & Income
Earning potential in Central Texas
$1,756
Weekly Wage
$91,312
Annual (est.)
$
Per Capita Income
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Wage Growth YoY