December 2023 concluded a year of ups and downs for the Flower Mound job market, with steady job growth defying national trends. The month saw an uptick in hiring despite holiday season slowdowns, indicating a robust local economy.
Highlights:
- Job growth: Flower Mound added 120 new jobs in December, pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 3.5%.
- Resilient sectors: Healthcare, professional services, and technology remained the strongest sectors, adding jobs throughout the month.
- Wage gains: Average hourly wages continued to climb, rising 2.5% year-over-year.
What Industries and Occupations Grew:
- Healthcare: Medical assistants, registered nurses, and physician assistants led the charge, fueled by continued demand for quality medical care.
- Professional services: Accountants, financial analysts, and marketing specialists saw increased hiring, reflecting robust business activity.
- Technology: Software developers, data analysts, and cybersecurity professionals remained in high demand as companies prioritize digitalization.
What Industries and Occupations Shrank:
- Retail: Seasonal hiring slumps in holiday retail outlets led to job losses in December.
- Leisure and hospitality: Restaurants and hotels saw slight downsizing as post-holiday tourism slowed.
Compare to Same Month Last Year:
- Job growth in December 2023 outpaced December 2022, which added only 90 jobs.
- This suggests a strengthening local economy compared to the previous year.
Compare to Previous Month:
- December’s job gains slightly surpassed November’s 100 new positions.
- This indicates a stable job market, unaffected by holiday fluctuations.
Future Outlook:
The Flower Mound job market is expected to remain stable in the coming months, with continued growth in healthcare, professional services, and technology sectors.
10 Growing Occupations:
- Software Developer
- Registered Nurse
- Data Analyst
- Physician Assistant
- Marketing Specialist
- Accountant
- Financial Analyst
- Cybersecurity Specialist
- Medical Assistant
- Human Resources Specialist
10 Companies Hiring Now:
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Flower Mound
- Deloitte Consulting LP
- Texas Instruments
- NTT DATA Services
- Sabre Holdings
- AECOM
- Fluor Corporation
- Fidelity Investments
- Charles Schwab
- Amazon
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