How is North Texas' job market changing across occupations?

This page shows how employment in North Texas has changed over time and which occupations are behind that change. Use the views to compare counties, the region, Texas, and the nation. 

North Texas employment has grown steadily since 2001 and has outpaced Texas and the nation since 2007 

Total jobs in the region have moved upward over the long term. The 2008 recession and 2020 show up as short dips, followed by renewed growth. When compared with Texas and the United States from the same starting year, North Texas has added jobs at a faster pace. 

 

 

Occupation groups differ in size, in who works in them, and in how quickly they have grown 

Some occupation groups anchor the regional job base, while others are smaller but have grown quickly over time. Recent years show net gains in several groups and net losses in others. Age, gender, and race and ethnicity also vary by occupation group.