Austin, TX

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Labor Force Summary

Population

2533733

/ As of 2024 /

Increased

305627

/ Over the last 5 years /

Projected Growth

308780

/ Over the next 5 years /

Employment Increased

17.9%

/ From 2019-2024 /

Total Regional Employment

1405799

/ As of 2024 /

213527

/ Growth Over Last 5 Years /

Projected to grow by 175,339 in next 5 years.

Population w/ Associates Degree

6.6%

Employees w/ Bachelors Degree

31.8%

/ 2019-2024 /

Total Employable Population

2097200

Not in Labor Force

564197

/ Age 16+ /

Labor Force

1533003

/ Unemployed: 51,652 /

Under 16

498642

/ & Military, Institution /

Unemployment Rate

3.13%

/ April 2025 /

Down from 6.32

2.72%

/ 5 Years Before /

Largest Industries

/ 2024 /

Government

Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services

Health Care and Social Assistance

Companies posted jobs in the Last 12 months

198605

Top Growing Occupations

/ 2024 /

Management

Business & Financial Operations

Transportation & Material Moving

Computer & Mathematical

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Top Posted Occupations

/ 2024 /

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Management

Sales & Related

Computer and Mathematical

Business & Financial Operations

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