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Jun

Oklahoma Job Openings and Labor Turnover — April 2025

Oklahoma had 106,000 job openings in April 2025, compared to 94,000 openings in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Jun

Texas Job Openings and Labor Turnover — April 2025

Texas had 596,000 job openings in April 2025, compared to 552,000 openings in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.

Jun

Occupational Employment and Wages in Amarillo — May 2024

Workers in the Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.82 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66.

Jun

Occupational Employment and Wages in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos — May 2024

Workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $34.32 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66.

Jun

Occupational Employment and Wages in Beaumont-Port Arthur — May 2024

Workers in the Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.26 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66.

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