Dallas-Fort Worth Labor Market Update
August 20, 2025
The Dallas-Fort Worth labor market lost 10,300 jobs this June as the unemployment rate rose to 3.8%.
Despite these job losses, overall job postings increased 5.1%. During this time, inflation rose across Texas and the U.S.
Read the latest DFW Labor Market Update (pdf) for a detailed analysis of the Metroplex job market and subscribe to the Economic Development Update for economic news that affects the University community.
