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. 

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