The January 2024 jobs report for College Station, TX, indicates a robust job market fueled by the education and healthcare sectors. The unemployment rate held steady at a low 3.2%, indicating a tight labor market.
Highlights
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged from December 2023, hovering at a low 3.2%.
- Job growth continued at a healthy pace, adding 800 new positions in January.
- The education and health services sectors were the primary drivers of job growth.
- There were minimal job losses across most industries.
Industry and Occupational Trends
Job growth:
- Education and health services (+600)
- Professional and business services (+100)
- Leisure and hospitality (+50)
Job losses:
- Trade, transportation, and warehousing (-20)
- Construction (-10)
Comparison to previous periods
- Compared to January 2023, College Station’s unemployment rate is down 0.4 percentage points.
- Job growth in January 2024 mirrored January 2023, which also saw an increase of around 800 positions.
Future outlook
The College Station job market is expected to remain strong in 2024, driven by the continued expansion of Texas A&M University and the surrounding healthcare system. Growth is anticipated in education and healthcare professions, along with professional and business services.
10 Growing occupations in College Station, TX (according to bls.gov):
- College teachers, postsecondary
- Registered nurses
- Medical and health services managers
- Software developers, applications
- Customer service representatives
- Elementary school teachers, except special education
- Licensed practical nurses
- Management analysts
- Marketing specialists
- Financial analysts
10 Companies hiring now in College Station, TX:
- Texas A&M University System
- Baylor Scott & White Health
- H-E-B
- City of College Station
- Bryan Independent School District
- Traditions Energy
- St. Joseph Health System
- Chick-fil-A
- Whataburger
- Lowe’s
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