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Economic Summaries are specialized products that combine data graphically from subjects such as unemployment, inflation, and wages into a single document for selected metropolitan areas. To view a specific area in this region, use the dropdown list below or click here.

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News Releases:
Oct
02
Dallas-Fort Worth Area Employment — August 2024

Total nonfarm employment for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, metropolitan area increased by 58,700 over the year in August.

Sep
27
Occupational Employment and Wages in Albuquerque — May 2023

Workers in the Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.72 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48.

Sep
27
Occupational Employment and Wages in Amarillo — May 2023

Workers in the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.41 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48.

Sep
27
Occupational Employment and Wages in Austin-Round Rock — May 2023

Workers in the Austin-Round Rock, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.25 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48.

Sep
27
Occupational Employment and Wages in Baton Rouge — May 2023

Workers in the Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.84 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48.

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