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Workforce Solutions Borderplex
WSB analyzes local and regional labor market data to provide job seekers, businesses, and partners with current, in-depth information. We serve the counties of Brewster, Culberson, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, and Presidio.
Labor Force, Employment, and Unemployment by Region
| Area | Area Type | Labor Force Oct 24 | Employment Oct 24 | Unemployment Oct 24 | Rate Oct 24 | Labor Force Sep 24 | Employment Sep 24 | Unemployment Sep 24 | Rate Sep 24 | Labor Force Oct 23 | Employment Oct 23 | Unemployment Oct 23 | Rate Oct 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State | 15,573,854 | 14,931,539 | 642,315 | 4.1% | 15,552,790 | 14,919,847 | 632,943 | 4.1% | 15,123,857 | 14,559,493 | 564,364 | 3.7% |
| El Paso | MSA | 393,567 | 375,938 | 17,629 | 4.5% | 392,400 | 375,373 | 17,027 | 4.3% | 383,500 | 367,275 | 16,225 | 4.2% |
| Borderplex | WDA | 403,622 | 385,593 | 18,029 | 4.5% | 402,357 | 384,933 | 17,424 | 4.3% | 393,166 | 376,571 | 16,595 | 4.2% |
| Brewster | County | 4,736 | 4,578 | 158 | 3.3% | 4,640 | 4,493 | 147 | 3.2% | 4,468 | 4,338 | 130 | 2.9% |
| Culberson | County | 1,311 | 1,278 | 33 | 2.5% | 1,331 | 1,298 | 33 | 2.5% | 1,241 | 1,202 | 39 | 3.1% |
| El Paso | County | 391,648 | 374,101 | 17,547 | 4.5% | 390,475 | 373,522 | 16,953 | 4.3% | 381,618 | 365,460 | 16,158 | 4.2% |
| Hudspeth | County | 1,919 | 1,837 | 82 | 4.3% | 1,925 | 1,851 | 74 | 3.8% | 1,882 | 1,815 | 67 | 3.6% |
| Jeff Davis | County | 951 | 914 | 37 | 3.9% | 954 | 920 | 34 | 3.6% | 946 | 917 | 29 | 3.1% |
| Presidio | County | 3,057 | 2,885 | 172 | 5.6% | 3,032 | 2,849 | 183 | 6% | 3,011 | 2,839 | 172 | 5.7% |
| El Paso | City | 326,087 | 312,155 | 13,932 | 4.3% | 325,205 | 311,672 | 13,533 | 4.2% | 317,793 | 304,945 | 12,848 | 4% |
| Socorro | City | 16,317 | 15,536 | 781 | 4.8% | 16,285 | 15,512 | 773 | 4.7% | 15,925 | 15,177 | 748 | 4.7% |
Texas Workforce Commission
Top UI Claim Industries
- Other residential care facilities
- Security guards and patrol services
- Temporary help services
- Support activities for oil and gas operations
- Professional employer organizations
UI Claimants by Gender
- Male: 868
- Female: 764
- Gender Unknown: 2
Unemployment by 30-Day Rolling Period
Texas Workforce Commission
Regional Cost of Living Comparison
2023
COL Index
Gross Domestic Product Productivity
In Thousands of Dollars | Borderplex 6-county Region
El Paso, TX
Rural (5-Co. Aggregate)
Bureau of Economic Analysis
GRP by Region and Industry
2023 Borderplex 6-county Region
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
New Business Applications
Borderplex 6-county Region
El Paso County
Rural (5-County Aggregate)
Census
Higher Education Completions by Top 10 Programs
Borderplex 6-county Region
| Description | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,996 | 8.2K 13K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2,863 | 1.9K 2.9K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,655 | 0.9K 1.7K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,266 | 1.2K 1.3K |
| Education | 747 | 0.6K 0.7K |
| Engineering | 706 | 0.3K 0.7K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 593 | 0.1K 0.6K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 591 | 0.2K 0.6K |
| Psychology | 494 | 0.1K 0.5K |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 468 | 0.2K 0.5K |
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 | Oct-24 | Sep-24 | Oct-23 | Monthly Change | Monthly % | Yearly Change | Yearly % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | Total Nonfarm | 352,900 | 350,500 | 347,400 | 2,400 | 0.7% | 5,500 | 1.6% |
| El Paso | .Total Private | 278,700 | 277,200 | 274,100 | 1,500 | 0.5% | 4,600 | 1.7% |
| El Paso | .Goods Producing | 34,700 | 34,600 | 34,200 | 100 | 0.3% | 500 | 1.5% |
| El Paso | ..Mining, Logging and Construction | 17,700 | 17,600 | 17,000 | 100 | 0.6% | 700 | 4.1% |
| El Paso | ..Manufacturing | 17,000 | 17,000 | 17,200 | 0 | 0% | -200 | -1.2% |
| El Paso | .Service-Providing | 318,200 | 315,900 | 313,200 | 2,300 | 0.7% | 5,000 | 1.6% |
| El Paso | .Private Service Providing | 244,000 | 242,600 | 239,900 | 1,400 | 0.6% | 4,100 | 1.7% |
| El Paso | ..Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 75,300 | 74,600 | 74,800 | 700 | 0.9% | 500 | 0.7% |
| El Paso | ...Wholesale Trade | 13,200 | 13,100 | 12,900 | 100 | 0.8% | 300 | 2.3% |
| El Paso | ...Retail Trade | 39,900 | 39,500 | 39,900 | 400 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| El Paso | ....General Merchandise Retailers | 11,600 | 11,500 | 11,500 | 100 | 0.9% | 100 | 0.9% |
| El Paso | ...Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities | 22,200 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 200 | 0.9% | 200 | 0.9% |
| El Paso | ..Information | 6,700 | 6,700 | 6,600 | 0 | 0% | 100 | 1.5% |
| El Paso | ..Financial Activities | 13,700 | 13,700 | 13,400 | 0 | 0% | 300 | 2.2% |
| El Paso | ..Professional and Business Services | 41,500 | 41,000 | 40,700 | 500 | 1.2% | 800 | 2% |
| El Paso | ...Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 26,500 | 26,300 | 26,600 | 200 | 0.8% | -100 | -0.4% |
| El Paso | .....Employment Services | 6,700 | 6,700 | 7,000 | 0 | 0% | -300 | -4.3% |
| El Paso | ..Private Education and Health Services | 54,100 | 53,800 | 52,700 | 300 | 0.6% | 1,400 | 2.7% |
| El Paso | ..Leisure and Hospitality | 42,400 | 42,500 | 41,700 | -100 | -0.2% | 700 | 1.7% |
| El Paso | ..Other Services | 10,300 | 10,300 | 10,000 | 0 | 0% | 300 | 3% |
| El Paso | ..Government | 74,200 | 73,300 | 73,300 | 900 | 1.2% | 900 | 1.2% |
| El Paso | ...Federal Government | 13,700 | 13,700 | 13,700 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| El Paso | ...State Government | 10,500 | 10,400 | 10,200 | 100 | 1% | 300 | 2.9% |
| El Paso | ...Local Government | 50,000 | 49,200 | 49,400 | 800 | 1.6% | 600 | 1.2% |
Texas Labor Market Information
Top 20 Companies by Employee Profile Count
2024 Borderplex 6-county Region
Lightcast profiles are collected from various public online sources and processed/enriched to provide information such as standardized company name, occupation, skills, and geography. Lightcast performs additional filtering and processing to improve compatibility with Lightcast data.
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
Industry Employment Characteristics
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 102,036 | $77,918 | 1.81 | 0.56% |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 55,195 | $51,728 | 0.98 | 10.02% |
| Retail Trade | 50,709 | $37,826 | 1.13 | 2.75% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 43,699 | $23,945 | 1.25 | 10.73% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 35,928 | $47,853 | 1.31 | 38.37% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 34,368 | $37,446 | 1.16 | 0.34% |
| Construction | 30,352 | $56,488 | 1.09 | 9.04% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 23,192 | $30,330 | 0.84 | 3.96% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 21,800 | $51,248 | 0.77 | 29.56% |
| Finance and Insurance | 21,106 | $59,075 | 0.68 | 28.83% |
| Manufacturing | 20,093 | $69,799 | 0.64 | 4.98% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 18,180 | $63,555 | 0.49 | 27.58% |
| Wholesale Trade | 14,078 | $75,105 | 0.89 | 7.17% |
| Information | 7,465 | $57,861 | 0.83 | 38.32% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 6,842 | $24,894 | 0.64 | 12.29% |
| Educational Services | 5,431 | $36,753 | 0.46 | 28.41% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3,717 | $42,966 | 0.45 | -0.29% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 3,469 | $62,767 | 0.5 | 24.48% |
| Utilities | 1,714 | $134,534 | 1.19 | 6.54% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 327 | $77,174 | 0.13 | 3.61% |
Lightcast
2024 Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation
25th-75th Percentile
25th Percentile
75th Percentile
Legal
$45,036
$134,894
Management
$39,916
$111,497
Computer and Mathematical
$45,289
$102,674
Architecture and Engineering
$47,631
$98,854
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$50,190
$97,131
Business and Financial Operations
$41,859
$96,625
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$46,227
$95,197
Protective Service
$28,638
$82,435
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$21,936
$66,248
Educational Instruction and Library
$39,071
$64,401
Community and Social Service
$36,064
$63,012
Military-only
$21,900
$60,612
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$30,451
$57,912
Construction and Extraction
$29,642
$53,855
Sales and Related
$22,534
$52,256
Transportation and Material Moving
$25,148
$45,333
Production
$25,881
$43,044
Office and Administrative Support
$27,141
$42,769
Personal Care and Service
$19,336
$40,738
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$20,963
$38,560
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$20,610
$33,413
Healthcare Support
$20,759
$30,060
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$20,208
$28,716
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 | 26,780 | 7,145 | 19,635 |
| Office and Administrative Support | 15,692 | 34,529 | -18,837 |
| Sales and Related | 13,631 | 29,996 | -16,365 |
| Management | 11,815 | 11,317 | 498 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 9,064 | 32,112 | -23,048 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 7,773 | 51,447 | -43,674 |
| Business and Financial Operations | 6,517 | 8,688 | -2,171 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 6,055 | 9,471 | -3,416 |
| Healthcare Support | 5,525 | 19,173 | -13,648 |
| Production | 3,855 | 10,897 | -7,042 |
| Computer and Mathematical | 3,721 | 3,364 | 357 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 3,507 | 7,151 | -3,644 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 3,352 | 8,667 | -5,315 |
| Community and Social Service | 3,299 | 2,162 | 1,137 |
| Protective Service | 2,402 | 5,844 | -3,442 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 2,356 | 1,885 | 471 |
| Construction and Extraction | 2,290 | 9,386 | -7,096 |
| Architecture and Engineering | 1,922 | 1,598 | 324 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,765 | 1,061 | 704 |
Texas Workforce Commission, Lightcast. Job postings are collected from various sources and processed/enriched to provide information such as standardized company name, occupation, skills, and geography.
5-Year Jobs Change by Region
| Region | Jobs (2018) | Jobs (2023) | Jobs Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderplex - 6 County region | 354,024 | 370,870 | 4.8% |
| Brewster County, TX | 4,190 | 4,530 | 8.1% |
| Culberson County, TX | 1,197 | 1,508 | 26% |
| El Paso County, TX | 343,973 | 360,295 | 4.7% |
| Hudspeth County, TX | 1,407 | 1,422 | 1.1% |
| Jeff Davis County, TX | 993 | 938 | -5.5% |
| Presidio County, TX | 2,263 | 2,178 | -3.8% |
Texas Workforce Commission, Lightcast
Top 10 Companies Hiring Over 12 Month Period
Borderplex 6-county Region
Lightcast job postings are collected from various sources and processed/enriched to provide information such as standardized company name, occupation, skills, and geography.
Job Postings by Industry
Borderplex 6-county Region
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,507 | -8.4% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,331 | -2.1% |
| Retail Trade | 1,192 | -7% |
| Educational Services | 1,143 | 2.9% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 927 | -11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 860 | -6.6% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 624 | -13.1% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 432 | -8.6% |
| Wholesale Trade | 422 | -6.6% |
| Finance and Insurance | 414 | -17.6% |
| Public Administration | 397 | -11.8% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 294 | -1.4% |
| Construction | 279 | 1.4% |
| Information | 250 | -4.8% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 171 | -5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 71 | 2.8% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 68 | -16.2% |
| Utilities | 41 | 4.9% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 26 | -30.8% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 18 | 16.7% |
Lightcast job postings are collected from various sources and processed/enriched to provide information such as standardized company name, occupation, skills, and geography.
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 | 2,742 | -2.7% | $93,568 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 1,522 | -4.8% | $32,896 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 1,475 | -6.7% | $40,064 |
| Management Occupations | 1,196 | -5.8% | $60,032 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 975 | -15.7% | $35,968 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 796 | -14.4% | $26,048 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 699 | -1.6% | $60,032 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 681 | -3.2% | $44,672 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 535 | -3.4% | $27,520 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 468 | -22.9% | $48,000 |
| Production Occupations | 428 | -6.5% | $33,920 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 423 | 2.4% | $74,112 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 367 | 1.4% | $27,008 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 323 | -6.5% | $50,816 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 284 | 4.2% | $41,600 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 271 | -7.4% | $44,672 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 234 | -24.4% | $77,184 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 212 | -24.5% | $32,128 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 206 | 0.5% | $62,848 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 159 | -11.3% | $35,968 |
| Legal Occupations | 79 | 2.5% | $56,320 |
| Military-only occupations | 9 | 33.3% | |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 4 | -100% | $29,742 |
Lightcast job postings are collected from various sources and processed/enriched to provide information such as standardized company name, occupation, skills, and geography.
Job Postings by Top 20 Skills
2024 Borderplex 6-county Region
| Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,120 | -2.5% |
| Bilingual (Spanish/English) | 1,023 | -7% |
| Merchandising | 768 | 0.7% |
| Auditing | 697 | -4.7% |
| Marketing | 627 | -7.2% |
| Selling Techniques | 622 | 2.4% |
| Restaurant Operation | 616 | -8.1% |
| Project Management | 603 | -11.8% |
| Accounting | 541 | -2% |
| Warehousing | 512 | -6.6% |
| Nursing Care | 504 | -6.3% |
| Billing | 489 | -14.7% |
| Data Entry | 459 | -6.3% |
| Medical Records | 447 | -6.9% |
| Inventory Management | 446 | -11.7% |
| Cash Register | 398 | -15.3% |
| Housekeeping | 393 | -3.3% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 388 | 1.3% |
| Machinery | 382 | -1.8% |
| Effective Communication | 381 | 2.6% |
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