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Research & Data
Texas Employment Update
April 23, 2012
The Texas economy continued to expand. Texas added 3,700 jobs in March. Year to date, the state has gained 82,500 jobs (Table 1).
| Table 1 Job Growth in Texas |
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| Number of jobs added | Annualized growth rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Year to date 2012 | 82,500 |
3.14 |
| March 2012 | 3,700 |
0.41 |
| February 2012 | 19,900 |
2.25 |
| January 2012 | 58,900 |
6.85 |
| Total 2011 | 209,700 |
2.01 |
| SOURCES: Bureau of Labor Statistics, seasonal and other adjustments by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. View full data series. | ||
The Dallas Fed improves the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) payroll employment estimates for Texas by incorporating preliminary benchmarks into the data in a more timely manner and by using a two-step seasonal adjustment technique. Current Dallas Fed data are benchmarked through third quarter 2011. BLS data are benchmarked through second quarter 2011.
Types of Jobs Being Created in Texas
Chart 1 below provides a breakdown of employment growth since the start of 2012, listing each sector by its weight in the Texas employment mix.
Note
Data may not match previously published numbers due to data revisions.
