Permian Basin Economic Indicators
Permian Basin Economic Indicators is a quarterly publication that provides an economic snapshot of the Midland and Odessa metro areas and the surrounding region. Updates are published in the second month of each quarter (February, May, August and November).
2026
NOTES: Employment data are for the Midland and Odessa metropolitan statistical areas (Martin, Midland and Ector counties), unless otherwise specified. Energy data include the 55 counties in West Texas and southern New Mexico that make up the Permian Basin region. Data may not match previously published numbers due to revisions.
About Permian Basin Economic Indicators
Questions or suggestions can be addressed to Adefemi Abimbola. Permian Basin Economic Indicators is released quarterly.