MIDLAND AGAIN POSTS LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN TEXAS

(April 23, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The Texas Workforce Commission reported last week that the Midland metropolitan statistical area posted the lowest unemployment rate in the state during the month of March.

The Commission showed the Midland MSA had jobless rate of 2.9%, which was higher than March 2024 (2.7%). The TWC also reported Midland was the lone MSA with a rate below 3.0%. Amarillo and San Angelo tied for second with unemployment rates of 3.1%.

The state average was 4.0% during the month of March, according to the Commission.

Unemployment report for Midland MSA

March 2025: 2.9%

March 2024: 2.7%

February 2025: 3.2%

Lowest unemployment rates in Texas in March

Midland 2.9%

Amarillo 3.1%

San Angelo 3.1%

Abilene 3.3%

Lubbock 3.3%

College Station-Bryan 3.3%

Also

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos 3.4%

Odessa 3.5%

Texas 4.0%

United States 4.2%

Civilian Labor Force in Midland

March 2025: 105,200

March 2024: 103,200

Civilian Labor Force in March

Lubbock 187,200

Amarillo 140,200

Midland: 105,200

Abilene 88,000

Odessa 87,800

San Angelo 63,300

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Source: Texas Workforce Commission