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Enter Region
Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment by Region
Area | Area Type | August 26 Labor Force | August 26 Employment | August 26 Unemployment | August 26 Rate | July 26 Labor Force | July 26 Employment | July 26 Unemployment | July 26 Rate | August 25 Labor Force | August 25 Employment | August 25 Unemployment | August 25 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State | 15,967,748 | 15,231,912 | 735,836 | 4.6% | 15,954,571 | 15,188,404 | 766,167 | 4.8% | 15,911,237 | 15,182,502 | 728,735 | 4.6% |
| El Paso | MSA | 423,617 | 404,276 | 19,341 | 4.6% | 423,663 | 403,524 | 20,139 | 4.8% | 423,314 | 403,209 | 20,105 | 4.7% |
| Borderplex | WDA | 433,581 | 413,819 | 19,762 | 4.6% | 433,624 | 413,052 | 20,572 | 4.7% | 433,185 | 412,613 | 20,572 | 4.7% |
| Brewster | County | 5,614 | 5,437 | 177 | 3.2% | 5,567 | 5,383 | 184 | 3.3% | 5,501 | 5,306 | 195 | 3.5% |
| Culberson | County | 1,148 | 1,101 | 47 | 4.1% | 1,140 | 1,096 | 44 | 3.9% | 1,136 | 1,089 | 47 | 4.1% |
| El Paso | County | 422,495 | 403,202 | 19,293 | 4.6% | 422,527 | 402,442 | 20,085 | 4.8% | 422,199 | 402,144 | 20,055 | 4.8% |
| Hudspeth | County | 1,122 | 1,074 | 48 | 4.3% | 1,136 | 1,082 | 54 | 4.8% | 1,115 | 1,065 | 50 | 4.5% |
| Jeff Davis | County | 616 | 583 | 33 | 5.4% | 623 | 592 | 31 | 5% | 615 | 583 | 32 | 5.2% |
| Presidio | County | 2,586 | 2,422 | 164 | 6.3% | 2,631 | 2,457 | 174 | 6.6% | 2,619 | 2,426 | 193 | 7.4% |
| El Paso | City | 335,720 | 320,625 | 15,095 | 4.5% | 335,543 | 320,021 | 15,522 | 4.6% | 335,231 | 319,784 | 15,447 | 4.6% |
| Socorro | City | 19,101 | 18,258 | 843 | 4.4% | 19,125 | 18,224 | 901 | 4.7% | 19,099 | 18,210 | 889 | 4.7% |
Texas Workforce Commission
Unemployment Claims
Texas Workforce Commission
Regional Cost of Living Comparison
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Culberson County, TX
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Jeff Davis County, TX
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Brewster County, TX
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Hudspeth County, TX
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Gross Regional Product Earnings
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Rural (5-County Aggregate)
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GRP by Region and Industry
Borderplex 6-County region
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
New Business Applications
Borderplex 6-County region
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Census
Higher Education Completions by Top 10 Programs
Borderplex 6-county Region
Description | 2025 Completions | 2012-2025 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,709 | 9K 13.7K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2,952 | 2.3K 3K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,853 | 0.9K 1.9K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,279 | 1.3K 1.3K |
| Education | 719 | 0.5K 0.7K |
| Engineering | 705 | 0.3K 0.7K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 660 | 0.3K 0.7K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 570 | 0.2K 0.6K |
| Psychology | 570 | 0.1K 0.6K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 569 | 0.3K 0.6K |
The institution data in this report is taken directly from the national IPEDS database published by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics
El Paso Current Employment Statistics (CES)
Area | Series Title | Jul-26 | Jun-26 | Jul-25 | Monthly Change | Monthly % | Yearly Change | Yearly % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | Total Nonfarm | 364,300 | 365,300 | 359,700 | -1,000 | -0.3% | 4,600 | 1.3% |
| El Paso | .Total Private | 293,300 | 293,400 | 287,700 | -100 | 0% | 5,600 | 1.9% |
| El Paso | .Goods Producing | 35,500 | 35,500 | 35,000 | 0 | 0% | 500 | 1.4% |
| El Paso | ..Mining, Logging and Construction | 17,100 | 17,200 | 16,800 | -100 | -0.6% | 300 | 1.8% |
| El Paso | ..Manufacturing | 18,400 | 18,300 | 18,200 | 100 | 0.5% | 200 | 1.1% |
| El Paso | .Service-Providing | 328,800 | 329,800 | 324,700 | -1,000 | -0.3% | 4,100 | 1.3% |
| El Paso | .Private Service Providing | 257,800 | 257,900 | 252,700 | -100 | 0% | 5,100 | 2% |
| El Paso | ..Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 80,200 | 80,500 | 78,900 | -300 | -0.4% | 1,300 | 1.6% |
| El Paso | ...Wholesale Trade | 18,200 | 18,300 | 18,200 | -100 | -0.5% | 0 | 0% |
| El Paso | ...Retail Trade | 39,400 | 39,800 | 39,100 | -400 | -1% | 300 | 0.8% |
Texas Labor Market Information
Top 20 Companies by Employee Profile Count
Borderplex 6-county Region
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Employment and Hourly Wage Ranges by Occupation
Borderplex 6-county Region
Occupation Title | Estimated Employment | Entry Wage | Mean Wage | Experience Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Occupations | 21,420 | $45,010 | $96,833 | $122,744 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 15,420 | $38,355 | $67,854 | $82,603 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 6,080 | $37,614 | $77,367 | $97,243 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 3,260 | $40,818 | $74,002 | $90,595 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 1,800 | $39,201 | $67,618 | $81,827 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 4,410 | $31,554 | $48,848 | $57,495 |
| Legal Occupations | 1,360 | $40,945 | $90,031 | $114,574 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 23,760 | $32,187 | $59,442 | $73,070 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 2,610 | $26,220 | $58,593 | $74,779 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 19,500 | $42,024 | $82,303 | $102,443 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 21,400 | $19,670 | $26,543 | $29,980 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 10,060 | $24,611 | $56,396 | $72,288 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 35,750 | $18,238 | $25,602 | $29,284 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 8,570 | $20,249 | $27,538 | $31,183 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 5,530 | $18,988 | $28,666 | $33,506 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 31,830 | $20,912 | $37,051 | $45,120 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 45,660 | $24,938 | $37,351 | $43,558 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 270 | $20,995 | $30,853 | $35,782 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 11,360 | $28,856 | $42,330 | $49,067 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 14,670 | $28,119 | $45,721 | $54,522 |
| Production Occupations | 14,270 | $23,616 | $35,638 | $41,648 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 32,540 | $23,419 | $36,957 | $43,726 |
Texas Labor Market Information
Employment and Wage Ranges by Occupation
Borderplex 6 County Region
Profession | 2025 Jobs | 2025 25 Percentile Earnings | 2025 Median Earnings | 2025 75 Percentile Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 56,749 | $30,404 | $38,158 | $47,612 |
| Sales and Related | 56,569 | $25,031 | $33,947 | $59,303 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 53,376 | $29,083 | $37,300 | $50,346 |
| Management | 42,702 | $44,466 | $76,076 | $122,814 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 40,695 | $21,300 | $24,880 | $30,854 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 33,613 | $46,471 | $68,578 | $102,803 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 27,373 | $38,718 | $62,625 | $67,679 |
| Healthcare Support | 25,820 | $22,794 | $25,865 | $33,161 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 24,829 | $55,679 | $78,699 | $107,213 |
| Construction and Extraction | 22,441 | $33,327 | $43,058 | $58,390 |
Industry Employment Characteristics
Industry | 2025 Jobs | 2025 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2025 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2020-2025 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 99,730 | $86,275 | 1.65 | 0.31% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 53,152 | $56,413 | 0.93 | 14.63% |
| Retail Trade | 42,119 | $44,090 | 1.1 | 7.23% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 41,845 | $26,818 | 1.21 | 27.27% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 29,292 | $42,104 | 1.22 | 2.94% |
| Construction | 24,102 | $63,763 | 0.99 | -2.87% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 23,143 | $69,475 | 1.27 | 29.56% |
| Manufacturing | 19,701 | $78,836 | 0.64 | 9.2% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15,502 | $81,933 | 0.54 | 46.2% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 15,405 | $36,176 | 0.75 | 6.83% |
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Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation
25th-75th Percentile
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25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
Legal
$56,063
$150,884
Management
$44,466
$122,814
Computer and Mathematical
$56,905
$118,979
Architecture and Engineering
$56,120
$110,399
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$55,679
$107,213
Business and Financial Operations
$46,471
$102,803
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$50,731
$101,870
Protective Service
$33,274
$77,155
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$23,116
$72,628
Community and Social Service
$40,164
$71,933
Educational Instruction and Library
$38,718
$67,679
Military-only
$25,157
$65,999
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$34,293
$62,534
Sales and Related
$25,031
$59,303
Construction and Extraction
$33,327
$58,390
Transportation and Material Moving
$29,083
$50,346
Office and Administrative Support
$30,404
$47,612
Production
$27,363
$46,510
Personal Care and Service
$20,415
$41,798
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$23,892
$41,549
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$21,910
$38,201
Healthcare Support
$22,794
$33,161
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$21,300
$30,854
Texas Workforce Commission
Job Postings vs. Hires
Borderplex 6-county Region: Trailing 12-month period
Occupation | Total Postings | Total Hires | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 24,747 | 9,666 | 15,081 |
| Sales and Related | 13,069 | 26,162 | -13,093 |
| Office and Administrative Support | 11,884 | 29,785 | -17,901 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 11,093 | 28,364 | -17,271 |
| Management | 9,983 | 10,041 | -58 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 6,907 | 48,270 | -41,363 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 6,325 | 8,538 | -2,213 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 6,230 | 9,901 | -3,671 |
| Healthcare Support | 4,860 | 17,233 | -12,373 |
| Production | 4,215 | 9,332 | -5,117 |
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5-Year Jobs Change by Region
Region | Jobs (2020) | Jobs (2025) | Jobs Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderplex - 6-County Region | 377,087 | 416,469 | 10.44% |
| El Paso County, TX | 365,318 | 403,932 | 10.57% |
| Brewster County, TX | 4,613 | 5,246 | 13.72% |
| Presidio County, TX | 2,734 | 2,753 | 0.7% |
| Culberson County, TX | 1,529 | 1,864 | 21.9% |
| Hudspeth County, TX | 1,762 | 1,538 | -12.71% |
| Jeff Davis County, TX | 1,131 | 1,136 | 0.46% |
Texas Workforce Commission, Lightcast
Top 10 Companies Hiring Over 12 Month Period
Borderplex 6-county Region
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Job Postings by Industry
Borderplex 6-county Region
Industry Sector | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,268 | -8.7% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,657 | -7.7% |
| Retail Trade | 1,187 | -5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 1,100 | 11% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 957 | 1.7% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 768 | -4% |
| Educational Services | 740 | -2% |
| Construction | 614 | -1.4% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 582 | 6% |
| Wholesale Trade | 402 | -3.4% |
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Job Postings by Occupation
Borderplex 6-county Region
Occupation | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 2,424 | -10.3% | $88,448 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 1,447 | 0.1% | $44,672 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 1,416 | -6% | $39,552 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 1,280 | 2% | $35,968 |
| Management Occupations | 1,259 | -0.8% | $73,088 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 835 | -2.3% | $25,920 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 835 | 2.5% | $46,720 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 779 | -2.3% | $60,544 |
| Production Occupations | 543 | -5.9% | $37,248 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 531 | -5.9% | $33,408 |
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Job Postings by Top 20 Skills
Borderplex 6-county Region
Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting Ability | 1,499 | -8.8% |
| Bilingual (Spanish/English) | 1,295 | -0.5% |
| Nursing | 914 | -6.3% |
| Auditing | 893 | -1.8% |
| Project Management | 831 | -0.8% |
| Merchandising | 807 | -2.8% |
| Warehousing | 798 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 787 | -2.7% |
| Good Driving Record | 698 | -2.4% |
| Workflow Management | 683 | -4.3% |
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Census (Population) and TWC (Employment and Unemployment)
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