Regional Labor Market Information
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, one of 28 Workforce Development Areas in the state of Texas, provides the latest regional labor market information to help your organization make knowledgable decisions, identify potential opportunities and stay two steps ahead in today’s competitive market.
Economic Snapshot
June 2025 Heart of Texas Economic Snapshot
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of July 18, 2025.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Unemployment statistics show you the size of the labor force, the number employed, the number unemployed and the percentage of unemployed compared to the size of the labor force.
Download a PDF of the Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the Heart of Texas Region here.
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of July 18, 2025.
Source: TexasLMI.com, Waco Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Labor Market Profile
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of July 18, 2025.
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Current Employment Statistics – LOCAL area employment statistics.
Targeted Industries – Targeted industries are industries that are critical to the Heart of Texas region’s economic future. They employ large numbers of workers, are typically fast-growing, and pay above average wages.
Targeted Occupations – Targeted occupations are occupations that support local, growing industries.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Profiles – Economic data including industry composition, current employment statistics by industry, and unemployment information for Texas’ metropolitan areas.
Labor Market Information News Release
Regional Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9% in June Waco, Texas — The unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region increased slightly to 3.9% in June, up from 3.8% in May. A total of 7,185 residents were unemployed, and 987 continued unemployment claims were filed...
Contact Information
For questions regarding Labor Market Information, please contact:
Jose Palacios | Manager of Business & Industry Initiatives | 254.296.5383 | jose.palacios@hotworkforce.com
