BEAUMONT - The unemployment rate in
Beaumont-Port Arthur dropped one percent from January to February, according to a report released Friday by the
Texas Workforce Commission.
The rate was 9.9 percent in February. That's down from 10.9 percent in January. The unemployment rate was 10 percent in
February 2012.
The number of people with jobs increased by 1,
500 from
January 2013 to
February 2013. The number of people unemployed decreased by 1,900.
Areas of job growth from January to February include manufacturing (700 new jobs), construction (400 new jobs), professional and business services (400 new jobs), leisure and hospitality (
300 new jobs), education and health services (
200 new jobs), government (200 new jobs), and financial activities (
100 new jobs).
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AUSTIN - From Texas Workforce Commission
The
Texas economy continued its upward trend in job growth with the addition of 80,600 jobs in February, totaling 359,800 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs added over the year.
The states employment has grown by 3.3 percent over the year, with 11 major industries showing positive growth over the year.
Texas seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was
6.4 percent in February, up slightly from 6.3 percent in January, but down from
7.1 percent a year ago, as the states
Civilian Labor Force continued to rise. The states unemployment rate also remained below the national unemployment rate of 7.7 percent, marking the 74th consecutive month that the Texas unemployment rate has been below the national rate.
The Texas economy continues to expand, and the addition of 80,600 jobs in February is good news for job seekers, said Texas Workforce Commission (
TWC) Chairman
Andres Alcantar. With businesses expanding in 11 major industries over the year, including a 4.3 percent annual growth rate in the
Goods Producing industries, TWC stands ready to help Texans take advantage of these opportunities.
Texas Goods Producing sector, comprised of Construction, Mining and Logging, and
Manufacturing, has seen positive growth with 21,200 jobs added over the month.
Its good to see so many industries expanding in Texas, said TWC
Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton. Our states
Construction industry and Mining and
Logging industry have both grown by 7.
5 percent over the last year, combining for 63,
000 jobs added. Such strong growth in these industries helps to drive growth in other industries.
Employment in
Professional and
Business Services increased by 25,400 jobs in February. This industry has grown by 4.8 percent over the year, adding 66,000 jobs.
Private employers have added 347,200 jobs over the year, growing at a rate of almost 4 percent, said TWC Commissioner Representing Employers
Hope Andrade. As these businesses continue to grow their investments, I am committed to ensuring that our state can continue to meet their workforce needs.
The Midland Metropolitan Statistical Area (
MSA) had the lowest February unemployment rate in the state at 3.2 percent.
The Odessa MSA came in second at 3.8 percent and the
Amarillo MSA third at 4.6 percent (not seasonally adjusted).
Audio downloads from TWC Chairman Andres Alcantar on the latest labor market data are available at: www.texasworkforce.org/news/press/
2013/press-releases-2013
.html#pressReleaseAudio.
- published: 01 May 2013
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