Texas expanded its workforce for the 26th consecutive month, hitting another record high for total jobs, total employed, and total labor force. According to a June 19 press release from the Governor’s Office, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) shows that the state added 41,800 nonfarm jobs in May.
The monthly gains brought Texas’ total employment to an all-time high of 14,195,600 jobs. Texas has now added 306,100 jobs over the past 12 months, continuous growth that has consistently outpaced the national job growth rate.
At the same time, the state’s total civilian labor force reached a record 15,310,400 people after 34,700 Texans entered the workforce in May, marking 17 consecutive months of labor force expansion. The total number of employed Texans also reached a new high of 14,697,200.
Governor Greg Abbott credited the state’s economic success to the resilience of Texas employers and the strength of the state’s workforce. TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel noted that the job additions span both traditional industries and emerging sectors, highlighting the state’s diverse economic landscape.
The private sector drove the majority of the monthly expansion, led by significant gains in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and construction.