MIDLAND’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STILL MORE THAN A POINT BELOW STATE AVERAGE

(Aug. 15, 2025)

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The unemployment rate in the Midland metropolitan statistical area remained well below the average across Texas and around the nation during the month of July, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

The Workforce Commission reported a 3.1% unemployment rate in the Midland MSA. That was the lowest in Texas in July, more than 1 point below the state average (4.2%) and a point-and-a-half below the national average (4.6%).

Rounding out the lowest jobless rates in the state were Amarillo (3.2%), San Angelo (3.2%), Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (3.5%) and Abilene (3.6%). Odessa’s unemployment rate in July came in at 3.8%.

The unemployment rate in Midland is up from June (3.0%) but still lower than July 2024 (3.2%). The Workforce Commission also reported Midland saw gains in the civilian workforce compared to one year ago – 106,300 in July 2025 compared to 103,800 in July 2024 (an increase of 2.4%).

Lowest unemployment rates in Texas in July

Midland 3.1%

Amarillo 3.2%

San Angelo 3.2%

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos 3.5%

Abilene 3.6%

Also

Odessa 3.8%

Lubbock 3.8%

Texas 4.2%

United States 4.6%

Unemployment rate in Midland

July 2025: 3.1%

June 2025: 3.0%

July 2024: 3.2%

Civilian Labor Force in Midland

July 2025: 106,300

July 2024: 103,800

Civilian Labor Force in July

Lubbock 186,600

Amarillo 139,800

Midland106,300

Abilene 88,000

Odessa 88,500

San Angelo 63,300

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Source: Texas Workforce Commission