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Houston, TX is a great place for job growth. With an estimated future job growth of 24.26%, it is significantly higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Houston is 5.1%, which is lower than the nationwide rate of 4.1%. This means that there are plenty of jobs available in Houston and its economy continues to grow steadily each year. The city also offers a wide range of industries and businesses to those looking for work so that everyone can find something that suits them best.

The unemployment rate in Houston is 8.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)


YOU SHOULD KNOW

- That Job Growth in Houston has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 3.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Houston is $56,019.
- The median home cost in Houston is $247,900

JOB HELPFUL RESOURCES

- Best paying jobs in Houston? Legal ($101,130)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($15,438)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($111,555)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($19,526)
- Average Income of Residents in Houston ($35,578) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Houston (8) is higher than USA (6)

PROCESS OF JOB SEARCH

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Houston. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Houston, Texas that match your qualifications.

  EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONHouston, TexasUnited States
  $35,578$37,638
  $56,019$69,021
  86
  -5.61%-6.18%
  30.92%33.51%
  AVERAGE SALARY BY OCCUPATIONHouston, TexasUnited States
  Management$79,047$77,236
  Business, Financial$71,222$68,299
  Computer, Math$82,582$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$96,470$86,023
  Sciences$62,151$66,034
  Social Service$44,507$44,925
  Legal$101,130$88,013
  Education$50,990$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$42,452$43,591
  Health Practitioners$76,372$75,327
  Health Technicians$40,130$41,524
  Healthcare Support$22,023$25,441
  Fire Fighters$26,979$35,516
  Law Enforcement$52,885$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$18,610$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,071$23,378
  Personal Care$15,438$15,351
  Sales, Related$29,938$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$33,913$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$27,530$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$30,033$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$36,671$48,436
  Production$34,255$38,103
  Transportation$37,958$39,572
  Material Moving$24,852$25,906
  AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRYHouston, TexasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$30,351$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$111,555$74,432
  Construction$31,899$44,287
  Manufacturing$51,356$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$50,170$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,605$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$40,773$43,256
  Utilities$83,426$77,546
  Information$48,791$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$61,642$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$46,695$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$72,081$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$108,553$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$23,969$30,687
  Educational Services$47,458$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$40,614$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$22,199$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$19,526$18,154
  Other Services$25,811$29,481
  Public Administration$53,042$61,644
UNEMPLOYMENT BY YEAR (Years 1990 to 2021)

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The real Houston - 8/20/2022
I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here. Houston is not what you think of when you think of Texas... Read More

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Not a great place - 7/19/2022
There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell... Read More

Not a great place - 7/19/2022
There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell... Read More


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