Southeast Texas WDA Regional Economic Prosperity Dashboard
The Southeast Texas Workforce Development Area consists of Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties. Workforce Solutions Southeast Texas analyzes local and regional labor market data to provide businesses with the current, in-depth information.
Geographies: Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin Counties
Southeast Texas WDA Region - Data & Insights
3-County Region Population
395,071
Total Regional Employment
173,524
Avg. Earnings Per Job
$74.6K
Labor Force & Jobs Postings
Beaumont-Port Arthur Current Employment Statistics (CES)
Area | Series Title | Apr-25 | Mar-25 | Apr-24 | Monthly Change | Monthly % | Yearly Change | Yearly % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Mining, Logging and Construction | 23,900 | 23,700 | 22,300 | 200 | 0.8% | 1,600 | 7.2% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Manufacturing | 21,900 | 22,000 | 22,000 | -100 | -0.5% | -100 | -0.5% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 31,200 | 31,100 | 31,200 | 100 | 0.3% | 0 | 0% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Information | 900 | 900 | 900 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Financial Activities | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,300 | 0 | 0% | 100 | 1.6% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Professional and Business Services | 16,100 | 16,000 | 14,900 | 100 | 0.6% | 1,200 | 8.1% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Private Education and Health Services | 21,900 | 21,800 | 21,700 | 100 | 0.5% | 200 | 0.9% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Leisure and Hospitality | 17,100 | 16,900 | 16,800 | 200 | 1.2% | 300 | 1.8% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Other Services | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,700 | 0 | 0% | -200 | -3.5% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Government | 25,300 | 25,300 | 25,100 | 0 | 0% | 200 | 0.8% |
Top current UI Claim Industries:
- Oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction
- Industrial building construction
- Commercial machinery repair and maintenance
- All other nonresidential trade contractors
- Commercial and institutional building construction
UI Claimants by Gender:
- Male: 826
- Female: 534
- Sex Unknown: 0
Unemployment by 30-Day Rolling Period
3-County (Southeast) Region
Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment by Region
Area | Area Type | Apr 25 Labor Force | Apr 25 Employment | Apr 25 Unemployment | Apr 25 Rate | Mar 25 Labor Force | Mar 25 Employment | Mar 25 Unemployment | Mar 25 Rate | Apr 24 Labor Force | Apr 24 Employment | Apr 24 Unemployment | Apr 24 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State | 15,922,661 | 15,334,972 | 587,689 | 3.7% | 15,807,722 | 15,178,048 | 629,674 | 4% | 15,523,969 | 14,972,359 | 551,610 | 3.6% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | MSA | 186,173 | 177,630 | 8,543 | 4.6% | 185,297 | 176,163 | 9,134 | 4.9% | 181,162 | 172,387 | 8,775 | 4.8% |
| Southeast Texas | WDA | 186,173 | 177,630 | 8,543 | 4.6% | 185,297 | 176,163 | 9,134 | 4.9% | 181,162 | 172,387 | 8,775 | 4.8% |
| Hardin | County | 27,648 | 26,575 | 1,073 | 3.9% | 27,528 | 26,355 | 1,173 | 4.3% | 26,884 | 25,789 | 1,095 | 4.1% |
| Jefferson | County | 115,837 | 110,023 | 5,814 | 5% | 115,270 | 109,126 | 6,144 | 5.3% | 112,739 | 106,767 | 5,972 | 5.3% |
| Orange | County | 42,688 | 41,032 | 1,656 | 3.9% | 42,499 | 40,682 | 1,817 | 4.3% | 41,539 | 39,831 | 1,708 | 4.1% |
| Beaumont | City | 55,646 | 53,053 | 2,593 | 4.7% | 55,385 | 52,621 | 2,764 | 5% | 53,959 | 51,483 | 2,476 | 4.6% |
| Port Arthur | City | 22,595 | 21,035 | 1,560 | 6.9% | 22,476 | 20,864 | 1,612 | 7.2% | 22,205 | 20,413 | 1,792 | 8.1% |
| Newton | County | 5,184 | 4,900 | 284 | 5.5% | 5,207 | 4,898 | 309 | 5.9% | 5,173 | 4,847 | 326 | 6.3% |
LAUS
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
3-County Region
Job Postings by Industry
3-County Region
Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,422 | -6.5% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 766 | 0% |
| Retail Trade | 737 | -13.8% |
| Construction | 648 | -1.4% |
| Educational Services | 488 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 426 | -2.3% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 358 | -15.1% |
| Manufacturing | 309 | -18.8% |
| Finance and Insurance | 256 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 220 | -13.2% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 208 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale Trade | 202 | 3% |
| Utilities | 199 | 16.1% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 181 | -12.7% |
| Public Administration | 105 | -10.5% |
| Information | 94 | -13.8% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 69 | -50.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 42 | -14.3% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 39 | 20.5% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 5 | 0% |
Top 20 Companies Currently Hiring
3-County Region
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health | 459 | -3.1% |
| Baptist Hospitals Of Southeast Texas | 177 | 4.5% |
| Lamar University | 165 | 20.6% |
| TIC - The Industrial Company | 157 | 10.2% |
| Bechtel | 154 | 21.4% |
| Entergy | 137 | 29.9% |
| Domino's Pizza | 103 | 1% |
| Zachry Group | 89 | -21.3% |
| TIC | 88 | 8% |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | 64 | 21.9% |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | 64 | 6.3% |
| Walmart | 63 | -54% |
| H-E-B | 55 | 34.5% |
| State Of Texas | 51 | 3.9% |
| Harbor Healthcare System | 47 | -6.4% |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | 46 | 6.5% |
| Bob Hope School | 44 | 11.4% |
| City Of Beaumont | 44 | -20.5% |
| AutoZone | 39 | -35.9% |
| Doggett Auto | 35 | 42.9% |
SOC code derived
Occupation Workforce Data (3-County Region)
Occupation Concentration
3-County Region
Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 23,920 | $34,458 | $30.56 | 0.91 | 0.34% |
| Management | 21,057 | $78,673 | $48.12 | 1.01 | 44.82% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 20,916 | $38,733 | $21.34 | 0.89 | -2.36% |
| Construction and Extraction | 19,014 | $48,396 | $26.24 | 1.95 | 14.05% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 17,272 | $37,453 | $22.01 | 0.94 | 12.24% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 14,973 | $25,996 | $13.79 | 1.03 | -12.45% |
| Production | 14,252 | $51,742 | $28.54 | 1.42 | -7.2% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 14,179 | $75,772 | $54.32 | 0.79 | 51.25% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 11,159 | $50,361 | $27.79 | 1.39 | 10.45% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 10,219 | $53,357 | $26.68 | 0.94 | -1.63% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 9,768 | $69,356 | $44.38 | 0.88 | 7.44% |
| Personal Care and Service | 8,283 | $26,506 | $18.14 | 1.08 | 12.9% |
| Healthcare Support | 8,041 | $28,043 | $15.9 | 0.89 | -3.11% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 7,500 | $28,367 | $16.17 | 0.97 | -1.82% |
| Protective Service | 4,913 | $49,472 | $27.32 | 1.24 | -5.74% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,510 | $41,337 | $31.3 | 0.65 | 15.27% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 4,447 | $94,080 | $49.97 | 1.45 | 1.48% |
| Community and Social Service | 2,979 | $47,756 | $25.81 | 0.85 | 6.28% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 2,421 | $74,043 | $41.51 | 1.16 | 13.95% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 2,351 | $83,443 | $45.81 | 0.38 | 23.05% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,627 | $36,676 | $34.54 | 1.11 | 5.31% |
| Legal | 1,175 | $77,975 | $56.94 | 0.66 | 1.37% |
| Military-only | 450 | $40,385 | $25.27 | 0.47 | -6.29% |
NAICS code derived
Industry Workforce Data (3-County Region)
Industry Characteristics
3-County Region
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 25,513 | $71,960 | 1 | 0.21% | 2093.75M |
| Construction | 25,489 | $87,973 | 2.03 | 5.84% | 2926.16M |
| Retail Trade | 23,570 | $39,611 | 1.18 | 1.44% | 1779.96M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22,857 | $57,955 | 0.89 | 1.85% | 1517.36M |
| Manufacturing | 22,338 | $143,048 | 1.6 | -2.49% | 18972.1M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 16,784 | $24,743 | 1.06 | 0.28% | 633M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 14,711 | $31,287 | 1.17 | 9.05% | 526.37M |
| Finance and Insurance | 12,516 | $69,958 | 0.88 | 54.59% | 1304.05M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 11,385 | $38,230 | 0.87 | 5.9% | 583.6M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 11,011 | $60,077 | 0.88 | 26.62% | 1260.35M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10,631 | $83,208 | 0.63 | 10.37% | 1178.51M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 9,599 | $55,024 | 0.73 | 47.92% | 920.55M |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,107 | $95,471 | 0.86 | 4.55% | 1676.54M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3,697 | $27,735 | 0.99 | 6.52% | 184.44M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,558 | $23,158 | 0.53 | 24.45% | 81.73M |
| Educational Services | 1,989 | $33,389 | 0.37 | 6.05% | 72.28M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,557 | $73,250 | 1.41 | 3.4% | 341.86M |
| Information | 1,490 | $57,405 | 0.37 | 11.19% | 252.08M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,453 | $90,087 | 0.46 | 13.47% | 147.46M |
| Utilities | 766 | $146,293 | 1.18 | -29.54% | 438.53M |
Skills Demand & Education
Population by Educational Attainment
3-County Region
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
3-County Region
Skills vs. Hires Gap
Postings vs. Hires by Occupation
3-County
Total Postings
Total Hires
3-County Region
In-Demand Skills
Top 20 Skills
Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 547 | -2.4% |
| Construction | 523 | -5.7% |
| Merchandising | 513 | -14.6% |
| Project Management | 436 | 7.6% |
| Hand Tools | 402 | 4.5% |
| Auditing | 368 | -6.5% |
| Power Tool Operation | 359 | 0% |
| Housekeeping | 333 | -6.3% |
| Restaurant Operation | 310 | -3.5% |
| Industry Standards | 306 | 0.3% |
| Selling Techniques | 289 | -6.2% |
| Safety Procedures | 276 | 14.5% |
| Machinery | 275 | -5.1% |
| Inventory Management | 273 | -4.4% |
| Cash Register | 258 | -6.2% |
| Marketing | 256 | -7.8% |
| Effective Communication | 254 | -4.7% |
| Accounting | 241 | 2.5% |
| General Mathematics | 235 | -12.3% |
| Oil and Gas | 227 | -10.6% |
Degrees by Program
3-County Region (total completions)
Description | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,381 | 3.3K 8.4K |
| Education | 2,119 | 0.1K 2.1K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1,052 | 0.9K 1.1K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 919 | 0.5K 0.9K |
| Psychology | 559 | 0.1K 0.6K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 458 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 421 | 0.2K 0.4K |
| Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 362 | 0.2K 0.4K |
| Engineering | 350 | 0.3K 0.4K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 341 | 0.2K 0.3K |
3-County Region
Housing & Commuting
Net commuters is the number of people commuting into or out of the area. For negative values, there are more people commuting out for work than in. For positive values, there are more commuters coming in than out.
Commuting Patterns by County
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
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2024 Jobs
2024 Resident Workers
2024 Net Commuters
15-Year Trend
Home Values by County
Median Home Values
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Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI): A measure of the typical home value and market changes across a given region and housing type. It reflects the typical value for homes in the 35th to 65th percentile range.
Lightcast, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Zillow, LAUS, Texas Workforce Commission
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