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Amarillo's unemployment continues to be 2nd lowest in the state, TWC reports


Published on 2025-01-25 18:20:58 - MSN
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  • The Texas Workforce Commission reported that the civilian labor force reached a record-high total in December and marked the 12th consecutive month of growth adding 39,900 people over the month leading to a new high for the labor force of 15,

The article from MSN discusses the unemployment situation in Amarillo, Texas, as reported by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Amarillo boasts the second-lowest unemployment rate in the state, with a rate of 3.1% in May, slightly up from 3.0% in April. This rate is significantly lower than the state's average of 4.1% for the same period. The TWC also highlighted that the Amarillo metro area added 1,300 jobs over the year, with sectors like mining, logging, and construction seeing the most growth. Despite the low unemployment, there are still 4,300 individuals in Amarillo classified as unemployed. The article also notes that while Amarillo's unemployment rate is commendable, it is surpassed only by Midland, which has the lowest rate in Texas at 2.6%.

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