Real time jobs report data summary. Figures are based on the latest data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov). All jobs numbers are for non-farm employment.
Houston, TX Jobs Report
Real time jobs report data summary. Figures are based on the latest data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov). All jobs numbers are for non-farm employment.
Metro
+55,000
State
+225,200
National
+1,763,000
Metro
9.9%
State
8.6%
National
10.2%
Surprisingly, the unemployment rate fell to 10.2 percent this month. It is estimated that 42 percent of the jobs lost since the pandemic hit had now been recovered, but the remainder would be harder to make up.
The number of jobs added topped estimates, and the unemployment rate fell more than expected, but the number added was down from the record 4.8 million added during June.
Average hourly wages unexpectedly rose on a month over month basis by 0.2%, following a revised 1.3% decline in June due to the effects as low-wage workers reentered the workforce following shutdowns.
*The following chart displays the latest local job growth by sector compared to the previous month. Note that if a sector experienced losses or flat growth, it will not be displayed as part of the graphic.
BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.
