The Texas Workforce Commission is out with the May jobs report for the state. The report shows 34,400 non-agricultural jobs added to payrolls over the month, marking employment growth in 12 of the past 13 months. The state unemployment rate fell .2-percent down to 6.5-percent.
“Texas employers continue to add jobs, strengthening our economy and creating opportunities for Texas workers to connect to a rewarding career,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Job seekers can access skills enhancement resources to prepare for these newly created jobs via our local Workforce Solutions partners and through TX.metrixlearning.com.”
In May, the Leisure and Hospitality industry added 14,200 jobs, having recovered 264,100 jobs since May 2020. Professional and Business Services increased by 13,800 positions. Also of note, Manufacturing employment gained 3,200 jobs over the month.
“Continued job expansion and a decreasing unemployment rate are great news for Texas” workforce,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Julian Alvarez. “TWC is here to continue providing job seekers with resources like career fairs, hiring events at local workforce boards and job matching services through MyTXCareer.com to connect Texans with employment opportunities.”
The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area saw its unemployment rate fall from 4.6-percent in April to 4.2-percent in May. That is the second-lowest unemployment rate in state state, behind only Amarillo’s 3.9-percent.
“Texas employers have been open for business and excited about getting Texans back to work,” said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers Aaron Demerson. “Employers across the state have made innovative changes to their businesses over the past year, all to ensure their survival and to create a safe environment for their employees as well as their customers.”
Texas has added a total of 804,200 jobs since May 2020.
