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Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Report

Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Report

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 Welcome to the "Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Report," your go-to podcast for the latest insights, trends, and updates about the thriving job market in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Each episode, we dive deep into industry developments, employment opportunities, and economic shifts shaping the future of work in DFW. Whether you're a job seeker, employer, or simply interested in the local economy, our expert guests and in-depth analysis will keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Stay tuned and stay competitive with the "Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Report."

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  • DFW Job Market Surges: 130K New Jobs, Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation Amid Tech and Healthcare Boom

    DFW Job Market Surges: 130K New Jobs, Wage Growth Outpaces Inflation Amid Tech and Healthcare Boom
    Feb 20 2026
    The Dallas-Fort Worth job market remains robust amid national economic strength, with January 2026 non-farm payrolls adding 130,000 jobs nationwide according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, though 2025 totals were revised down to 181,000 from 584,000, signaling the weakest growth outside recession since 2003. The unemployment rate holds steady at 4.3 percent, with wage growth of 3.7 percent outpacing 2.4 percent inflation per BGO Chief Economist Ryan Severino. Employment thrives in manufacturing, construction, retail, leisure and hospitality, and healthcare, bolstered by population influx of 152,000 residents last year as noted by the Texas Real Estate Research Center, driving suburban master-planned communities.

    Major employers include BSN SPORTS in Farmers Branch, which appointed a new chief commercial officer to expand sales, and sectors like semiconductors with high-demand cleanroom roles. Growing areas encompass data centers amid energy infrastructure surges discussed by Jackson Walker partner Matthew Penny, alongside domestic manufacturing boosted by prior policies. Trends show slowing job creation post-pandemic, financial distress ranking Dallas fourth nationally per WalletHub due to high debt and loan searches, and easing rents down 1.9 percent year-over-year via Realtor.com November 2025 data, though affordability strains persist for minimum-wage earners needing 80 weekly hours for median rent.

    Recent developments feature BLS revisions indicating tighter labor markets, with office attendance rising from fewer professional service jobs per Marcus & Millichap's John Chang, stable retail via consumer spending, and normalizing industrial demand. Seasonal patterns align with steady winter gains in construction and hospitality. Commuting shifts toward suburbs with strong schools, while government initiatives lag in search results, a noted data gap alongside specific DFW unemployment breakdowns. Market evolution points to 2026 improvement with lower inflation and rates.

    Key findings highlight resilient private-sector growth, healthcare and tech opportunities, but persistent affordability challenges. Current openings include Administrative Services Manager at City of Fort Worth closing March 5, Cleanroom Construction Cleaner at $20 per hour in nearby Taylor via Staff Pro Workforce, and BSN SPORTS commercial roles.

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  • Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Outlook: Optimism and Fierce Competition

    Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Outlook: Optimism and Fierce Competition
    Feb 16 2026
    I appreciate your interest, but I need to clarify my role and limitations.

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    What I can do instead:

    I can provide you with a **properly cited, accurate report on the Dallas-Fort Worth job market** using the available search results. Based on the data provided, I found:

    **Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market Summary:**

    The Dallas-Fort Worth region shows signs of economic optimism. According to a JPMorgan Chase survey, small and midsize business leaders in Dallas are more optimistic about their company's prospects for 2026. The job market is described as "fiercely competitive," particularly in tech, healthcare, and finance sectors.

    Current job openings in the region include a Boiler Tech position in Dallas-Fort Worth for veterans, a Government Sales & Service Representative role with John Deere in Austin, and numerous positions listed on Indeed ranging from cashier positions at Buc-ee's in Fort Worth at $18 per hour to senior financial management roles at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth.

    **Data Limitations:**

    The search results lack specific unemployment statistics, detailed industry breakdowns, and comprehensive trend analysis for the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area specifically.

    If you'd like a complete, properly cited report, I'm happy to provide that in my standard format.

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  • DFW Job Market Sees Modest Recovery in 2026 Amid Labor Shortages and Immigration Policy Changes

    DFW Job Market Sees Modest Recovery in 2026 Amid Labor Shortages and Immigration Policy Changes
    Feb 13 2026
    The Dallas-Fort Worth job market shows modest recovery in 2026 after a near-flat 2025, with Texas employment projected to grow by 1.1 percent, adding around 155,000 jobs statewide according to the Dallas Fed forecast, though below the historical 2 percent trend due to labor shortages and restrictive immigration policies. The employment landscape reflects a low hiring, low firing environment nationally, with North Texas facing impacts from H-1B visa changes like new fees and freezes at state agencies, reducing immigrant labor that drove over 50 percent of prior growth. Key statistics include Texas adding fewer than 11,000 net jobs in 2025 while GDP rose via AI productivity gains, and recent U.S. data showing 130,000 jobs added in January 2026 per the Labor Department, with unemployment insurance claims at 227,000 for early February signaling stabilization as noted by Oxford Economics. Unemployment remains low, far below 2008 levels per Colliers analysis, though specific D-FW rates are unavailable in recent reports. Major industries encompass tech, construction, and data centers, where D-FW hosts half of Texas's 388 facilities with $11 billion in 2025 contracts doubling prior year per Dallas Fed data; top employers include accounting firms hiring over 4,378 CPAs across North Texas firms as listed by Dallas Business Journal, plus retailers like H-E-B. Growing sectors feature data centers, AI boosting productivity, and upcoming World Cup events, offsetting residential construction slowdowns from population dips—Texas international arrivals projected at 37,000 in 2026 versus 355,000 in 2024 per Census data cited by Dallas Fed. Recent developments highlight tariff burdens on U.S. firms at 86-94 percent pass-through per New York Fed, chilling immigrant participation and hitting one in five businesses. Seasonal patterns show no strong data, but multifamily distress in high-supply areas from 2024-2025 oversupply per Colliers may ease with job upticks. Commuting trends lack specifics, while government initiatives like Gov. Abbott's H-1B freeze aim to prioritize locals amid debates in Frisco. Market evolution points to cyclical reset, not crisis, with opportunities in workforce housing. Data gaps exist on precise D-FW unemployment, commuting, and seasonal hiring. Key findings: Growth constrained by policy but buoyed by tech infrastructure; low unemployment supports stability. Current openings include H-E-B bakery, deli, and produce roles at their new Mid Cities store hiring fair on February 18 per H-E-B careers; City of Fort Worth general positions via their job board; and accounting roles at North Texas CPA firms per Dallas Business Journal.

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