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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.

News Releases:

Aug

Occupational Employment and Wages in Amarillo — May 2025

Workers in the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.12 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54.

Aug

Occupational Employment and Wages in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington — May 2025

Workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $33.96 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54.

Aug

Occupational Employment and Wages in El Paso — May 2025

Workers in the El Paso, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.94 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54.

Aug

Occupational Employment and Wages in Killeen-Temple — May 2025

Workers in the Killeen-Temple, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.99 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54.

Aug

Occupational Employment and Wages in Laredo — May 2025

Workers in the Laredo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.17 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54.

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