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
3.2%↓
Austin MSA
Labor Force
1530.7M
Total Nonfarm Jobs
1.4M
+0.7% YoY
Avg Weekly Wage
$1,757
Unemployment Analysis
12-month trend across the metro
MSA Unemployment Rate Trend
2024-12-012025-12-01
County Comparison
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Regional Insight
Travis has the lowest unemployment at 3.2%, performing at the metro average. Strong job markets often correlate with increased construction activity.
Construction Sector
The engine of regional growth
166K
Construction Jobs
-2.6% YoY
327,541
Active Projects
Across 5 counties
$1080.04B
Project Pipeline
Total investment
Construction Employment Trend
2025-01-012025-12-01
12.0%
of total nonfarm employment
Construction makes up a significant portion of Austin's job market, well above the national average.
$248.1B
Regional GDP
The construction pipeline helps fuel economic output and attracts further investment.
Wages & Income
Earning potential in Central Texas
$1,757
Weekly Wage
$91,364
Annual (est.)
$80,471
Per Capita Income
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Wage Growth YoY
MSA Snapshot
Total Labor Force
1530.7M
Counties Covered
5
Best Performing
Travis
3.2% unemployment
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Related Pages
Data from FRED · Texas TDLR
Updated: 1/1/2026