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Dallas–Fort Worth Economic Indicators

Dallas–Fort Worth Economic Indicators was published 2016-2026. Beginning in July 2026, Dallas Economic Indicators and Fort Worth Economic Indicators will publish separately, with the first Dallas release coming in late July.
  • DFW Economic Indicators, April 2026

    Expansion in the Dallas–Fort Worth economy continued. Payroll employment was little changed in April, after strong growth in March. The unemployment rate rose. Average hourly earnings in DFW rose and remained higher than the state as well as year-ago levels.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, February 2026

    Growth in the Dallas–Fort Worth economy was mixed. Payroll employment declined in February, after solid growth in January. The unemployment rate dipped in February. Average hourly earnings in DFW ticked up and remained higher than the state as well as year-ago levels.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, December 2025

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy rebounded in recent months. Employment increased in December while unemployment declined. Hourly earnings declined but remained higher than the state and nation as well as year-ago levels.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, November 2025

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy slowed in November. Employment declined, while unemployment remained flat. Hourly earnings rose and were higher than the state and nation as well as above year-ago levels.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, October 2025

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy expanded in August. Employment growth was strong, while unemployment increased sharply.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, September 2025

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy slowed in July. Employment growth was sluggish, and unemployment edged up.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, August 2025

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy slowed in June. Employment declined, and unemployment edged down. Hourly earnings rose and are higher than hourly earnings for both the state and nation.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, July 2025

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in May. Employment grew across most sectors. Unemployment held steady, and hourly earnings rose.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, May 2025

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in April as employment grew across most sectors. Retail sales tax collections rose, but home sales and home prices fell.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, March 2025

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in March. Employment grew across most sectors, and average earnings picked up.