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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
395,845
Total Regional Employment
171,872
Avg. Earnings Per Job
$74.1K
Labor Force & Jobs Postings
Beaumont-Port Arthur Current Employment Statistics (CES)
| Area | Series Title | Mar-24 | Feb-24 | Mar-23 | Monthly Change | Monthly | Yearly Change | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | Total Nonfarm | 164,400 | 164,300 | 161,300 | 100 | 0.1% | 3,100 | 1.9% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | .Total Private | 138,700 | 138,800 | 136,100 | -100 | -0.1% | 2,600 | 1.9% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Mining, Logging and Construction | 20,000 | 20,100 | 19,400 | -100 | -0.5% | 600 | 3.1% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Manufacturing | 21,200 | 21,300 | 20,400 | -100 | -0.5% | 800 | 3.9% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Trade, Transportation, and Utilities | 31,200 | 31,100 | 30,800 | 100 | 0.3% | 400 | 1.3% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Information | 900 | 900 | 900 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Financial Activities | 6,300 | 6,400 | 6,200 | -100 | -1.6% | 100 | 1.6% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Professional and Business Services | 14,700 | 14,800 | 15,100 | -100 | -0.7% | -400 | -2.6% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Private Education and Health Services | 22,000 | 22,100 | 21,400 | -100 | -0.5% | 600 | 2.8% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Leisure and Hospitality | 16,600 | 16,400 | 16,500 | 200 | 1.2% | 100 | 0.6% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Other Services | 5,800 | 5,700 | 5,400 | 100 | 1.8% | 400 | 7.4% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | ..Government | 25,700 | 25,500 | 25,200 | 200 | 0.8% | 500 | 2% |
Top current UI Claim Industries:
- Industrial building construction
- Oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction
- Support activities for oil and gas operations
- All other nonresidential trade contractors
- Professional employer organizations
UI Claimants by Gender:
- Male: 1,068
- Female: 542
- Gender Unknown: 2
UI Claims by Week
3-County (Southeast) Region
Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment by Region
| Area | Area Type | Labor Force | March 2024 Employment | March 2024 Unemployment | March 2024 Rate | February 2024 Labor Force | February 2024 Employment | February 2024 Unemployment | February 2024 Rate | March 2023 Labor Force | March 2023 Employment | March 2023 Unemployment | March 2023 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State | 15,276,869 | 14,653,971 | 622,898 | 4.1% | 15,295,403 | 14,629,674 | 665,729 | 4.4% | 15,058,520 | 14,453,735 | 604,785 | 4% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | MSA | 171,200 | 161,473 | 9,727 | 5.7% | 171,363 | 161,334 | 10,029 | 5.9% | 169,416 | 159,193 | 10,223 | 6% |
| Southeast Texas | WDA | 166,139 | 156,766 | 9,373 | 5.6% | 166,299 | 156,628 | 9,671 | 5.8% | 164,426 | 154,543 | 9,883 | 6% |
| Hardin | County | 25,711 | 24,470 | 1,241 | 4.8% | 25,722 | 24,450 | 1,272 | 4.9% | 25,410 | 24,119 | 1,291 | 5.1% |
| Jefferson | County | 104,476 | 98,246 | 6,230 | 6% | 104,515 | 98,162 | 6,353 | 6.1% | 103,443 | 96,867 | 6,576 | 6.4% |
| Orange | County | 35,952 | 34,050 | 1,902 | 5.3% | 36,062 | 34,016 | 2,046 | 5.7% | 35,573 | 33,557 | 2,016 | 5.7% |
| Beaumont | City | 50,098 | 47,380 | 2,718 | 5.4% | 50,210 | 47,339 | 2,871 | 5.7% | 49,493 | 46,715 | 2,778 | 5.6% |
| Port Arthur | City | 21,329 | 19,592 | 1,737 | 8.1% | 21,223 | 19,576 | 1,647 | 7.8% | 21,203 | 19,317 | 1,886 | 8.9% |
| Newton | County | 5,061 | 4,707 | 354 | 7% | 5,064 | 4,706 | 358 | 7.1% | 4,990 | 4,650 | 340 | 6.8% |
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 | 1,253 | -20.4% |
| Retail Trade | 821 | -12.5% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 627 | -19% |
| Construction | 522 | -17.6% |
| Educational Services | 519 | 11% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 438 | -15.8% |
| Manufacturing | 410 | -6.1% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 393 | -7.6% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 273 | 3.3% |
| Finance and Insurance | 249 | -19.7% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 202 | -7.4% |
| Wholesale Trade | 193 | 9.8% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 186 | -9.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 166 | -17.5% |
| Utilities | 145 | 16.6% |
| Public Administration | 128 | -25.8% |
| Information | 100 | -23% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 64 | 14.1% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 14 | -21.4% |
Top 20 Companies Currently Hiring
3-County Region
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change | Median Salary | Median Max Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health | 232 | -8.6% | $125,312 | $125,312 | 9.66 |
| Zachry Brands | 208 | 1.4% | 2.7 | ||
| Baptist Hospitals Of Southeast Texas | 154 | -29.9% | $91,136 | $91,136 | 3.55 |
| Lamar University | 147 | 0% | $42,880 | $48,512 | 5.02 |
| Zachry Group | 127 | 2.4% | $78,848 | $89,600 | 2.95 |
| Beaumont I.S.D | 88 | 33% | 2.77 | ||
| Bechtel | 75 | -4% | 3.43 | ||
| Entergy | 71 | 21.1% | 1.38 | ||
| Walmart | 59 | -122% | $41,472 | $54,016 | 1.68 |
| State Of Texas | 55 | -16.4% | $55,040 | $61,184 | 2.38 |
| Bob Hope School | 52 | 38.5% | $51,840 | $51,840 | 1.65 |
| Lamar State College-Orange | 51 | 17.6% | $166,400 | $166,656 | 2.02 |
| City Of Beaumont | 48 | 2.1% | $35,200 | $35,200 | 3 |
| Harbor Healthcare System | 47 | 6.4% | 3.21 | ||
| H-E-B | 45 | -13.3% | 3.09 | ||
| Chili's Grill & Bar | 40 | -27.5% | 5.65 | ||
| TIC | 39 | -48.7% | 4.51 | ||
| Lamar Institute of Technology | 36 | -2.8% | $85,376 | $89,984 | 6.67 |
| China Spring Independent School District | 35 | $24,232 | $24,192 | 2 | |
| Amada Senior Care | 32 | -59.4% | $23,808 | $27,008 | 1.69 |
SOC code derived
Occupation Workforce Data (3-County Region)
Occupation Concentration
3-County Region
| Occupation | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 24,613 | $32,120 | $28.53 | 0.96 | 1.28% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 21,109 | $37,456 | $20.57 | 0.9 | -6.3% |
| Management | 19,690 | $74,028 | $46.23 | 1 | 44.02% |
| Construction and Extraction | 16,885 | $47,106 | $25.35 | 1.76 | -0.66% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 16,564 | $36,051 | $21.38 | 0.93 | 8.89% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 15,709 | $23,928 | $13.04 | 1.13 | -4.38% |
| Production | 13,977 | $48,428 | $27.02 | 1.39 | -11.19% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 12,952 | $72,668 | $52.7 | 0.75 | 41.24% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 10,845 | $46,767 | $25.81 | 1.39 | 8.08% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 10,349 | $50,951 | $25.13 | 0.99 | 1.62% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 9,270 | $64,072 | $42.99 | 0.86 | 0.55% |
| Healthcare Support | 8,411 | $24,219 | $14.19 | 0.98 | 3.96% |
| Personal Care and Service | 7,589 | $25,502 | $17.6 | 1.03 | -0.52% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 7,558 | $26,933 | $15.6 | 0.99 | -1.24% |
| Protective Service | 4,904 | $45,828 | $24.81 | 1.27 | -5.33% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 4,325 | $41,464 | $31.3 | 0.64 | 7.93% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 4,175 | $84,460 | $45.61 | 1.38 | -6.6% |
| Community and Social Service | 2,850 | $46,583 | $25.38 | 0.86 | 4.05% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 2,174 | $68,597 | $40.17 | 1.1 | -5.45% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 2,108 | $77,861 | $44.98 | 0.35 | 10.53% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,574 | $31,526 | $27.76 | 1.07 | 0.85% |
| Legal | 1,210 | $79,885 | $53.11 | 0.69 | 2.28% |
| Military-only | 469 | $36,843 | $24.31 | 0.48 | 0.8% |
NAICS code derived
Industry Workforce Data (3-County Region)
Industry Characteristics
3-County Region
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2022 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 25,171 | $68,374 | 1.02 | 0.02% | 1933.7M |
| Construction | 23,829 | $80,446 | 1.95 | 0.61% | 2277.24M |
| Retail Trade | 23,531 | $38,883 | 1.19 | -0.55% | 1503.27M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22,433 | $57,001 | 0.92 | -0.2% | 1437.82M |
| Manufacturing | 21,300 | $138,574 | 1.54 | -5.55% | 14673.18M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 16,681 | $23,288 | 1.09 | 0.13% | 629.9M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 14,371 | $30,473 | 1.18 | -0.95% | 486.62M |
| Finance and Insurance | 11,864 | $66,699 | 0.87 | 41.76% | 1160.28M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 11,492 | $36,473 | 0.87 | 5.16% | 538.55M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 10,355 | $55,555 | 0.85 | 23.62% | 977.59M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10,247 | $84,571 | 0.62 | 9.03% | 1088.12M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 9,232 | $52,204 | 0.73 | 33.46% | 676.99M |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,098 | $92,501 | 0.88 | 7.07% | 1800.02M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 3,638 | $23,958 | 0.99 | 2.46% | 125.4M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,444 | $20,425 | 0.53 | 18.03% | 64.49M |
| Educational Services | 2,107 | $32,588 | 0.42 | 26.71% | 69.9M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,554 | $65,204 | 1.43 | -6.84% | 299.51M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,407 | $86,565 | 0.46 | 4.91% | 127.9M |
| Information | 1,391 | $57,626 | 0.35 | -3.29% | 218.2M |
| Utilities | 734 | $127,311 | 1.17 | -36.88% | 332.43M |
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 | Median Salary | Median Max Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandising | 488 | -10.2% | $33,664 | $35,456 | 3.29 |
| Nursing | 487 | -24.4% | $72,576 | $83,328 | 5.7 |
| Construction | 388 | -0.5% | $56,192 | $66,944 | 2.36 |
| Housekeeping | 353 | -13.3% | $24,960 | $27,008 | 2.97 |
| Project Management | 325 | 0.6% | $81,280 | $89,344 | 2.13 |
| Restaurant Operation | 324 | -14.8% | $26,496 | $29,952 | 3.04 |
| Auditing | 286 | -14.7% | $55,680 | $64,384 | 2.8 |
| Marketing | 272 | -12.5% | $50,048 | $54,912 | 2.65 |
| Hand Tools | 253 | -18.6% | $52,096 | $62,336 | 3.29 |
| Effective Communication | 250 | 19.6% | $59,008 | $66,944 | 2.52 |
| Warehousing | 250 | -24.8% | $36,224 | $37,504 | 2.94 |
| Cash Register | 249 | -20.1% | $31,104 | $31,104 | 3.39 |
| Fall Protection | 246 | -0.4% | $41,600 | $41,472 | 3.22 |
| Balancing (Ledger/Billing) | 232 | -3% | $48,000 | $52,096 | 2.96 |
| Selling Techniques | 229 | -11.8% | $50,048 | $60,032 | 2.99 |
| Machinery | 215 | -0.5% | $46,720 | $51,840 | 2.71 |
| Power Tool Operation | 215 | -25.6% | $50,816 | $58,240 | 3.15 |
| Industrial Construction | 188 | -3.7% | $66,976 | $66,560 | 3.07 |
| Caregiving | 186 | -18.3% | $24,576 | $27,008 | 3.1 |
| Cash Handling | 182 | -1.1% | $28,288 | $31,104 | 2.8 |
Degrees by Program
3-County Region (total completions)
| Description | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,311 | 3.4K 8.3K |
| Education | 2,735 | 0.1K 2.7K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 925 | 0.9K 0.9K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 908 | 0.5K 0.9K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 470 | 0.2K 0.5K |
| Psychology | 460 | 0.1K 0.5K |
| Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 398 | 0.2K 0.4K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 330 | 0.2K 0.3K |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 283 | 0.1K 0.3K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 273 | 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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2022 Jobs
2022 Resident Workers
2022 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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