Midland's workforce grows to 127K, ties with Amarillo for lowest unemployment

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland metropolitan area reached a workforce milestone in September as non-farm payrolls climbed to 127,000 employees, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The 1.2% year-over-year increase, up from 125,500 in September 2024, reflects the statewide growth average. While Midland’s growth rate sat in the middle [...]