Texas, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Texas has emerged as the top state for job growth in the hospitality sector, with cities like Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Houston leading the way. The state added 8,200 hospitality jobs in May, driven by a rapidly growing population and a thriving convention scene. Texas’s steady unemployment rate of 4.1% and a robust labor force of nearly 15.84 million indicate a promising future for the hospitality industry as the demand for services continues to rise.
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Texas has emerged as the leading state for job growth in the hospitality sector, according to a recent analysis by OysterLink. With various cities within the state showing significant increases in hospitality hiring, the state’s economy continues to thrive in this sector.
The surge in open hospitality jobs can be seen across major cities, with Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Houston taking the lead in hiring. This trend is fueled by Texas’s fast-growing population and a booming convention scene, both of which are driving demand for hospitality services.
In total, Texas added 28,100 jobs across all sectors in May, bringing the total number of employed residents to 14.3 million. Within the hospitality sector alone, 8,200 new jobs were added. The robust hiring rate in Texas is indicative of the growing opportunities in this field, encompassing a diverse range of positions from management to front-line service roles.
Key Metrics and Regional Performance
The state of Texas maintains a steady unemployment rate of 4.1%, slightly below the nationwide average of 4.2%. The labor force in Texas has reached a record count of nearly 15.84 million people, with growth sustained for 59 out of the last 61 months.
Regionally, the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos area was particularly notable, adding 6,700 jobs in May, with leisure and hospitality leading the charge. Similarly, the San Antonio-New Braunfels region reported an addition of 2,400 jobs in leisure and hospitality during the same timeframe.
Future Prospects
The current trends in Texas suggest that the demand for hospitality jobs is likely to remain strong, driven by the state’s economic growth and the increasing popularity of its cities as tourist destinations. The continuing expansion of various services and facilities in the hospitality sector will likely contribute to sustained job growth in the near future.
What recent analysis highlights Texas’s job growth in hospitality?
OysterLink’s analysis indicates that Texas is now the leading state for job growth within the hospitality sector.
Which Texas cities are recognized for hospitality hiring?
Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Houston are noted as the top cities in Texas for hospitality hiring.
How many new jobs were added in Texas’s hospitality sector in May?
Texas added 8,200 new jobs in the hospitality sector in May alone.
What is Texas’s unemployment rate compared to the national average?
Texas maintains a steady unemployment rate of 4.1%, slightly better than the national average of 4.2%.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Leading State for Hospitality Job Growth | Texas |
| Key Cities | Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston |
| Total Jobs Added in May | 28,100 |
| Jobs Added in Hospitality in May | 8,200 |
| Texas Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Texas added 28,100 jobs across all sectors | Completed |
| May 2023 | Hospitality sector added 8,200 new jobs | Completed |
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Additional Resources
- Newsfile: Texas Cities in Hospitality Job Market
- Wikipedia: Texas
- Financial Content: Hospitality Jobs Growth
- Google Search: Texas Hospitality Jobs
- Statesman: Texas Job Growth
- Google Scholar: Texas Job Market
- WTOP: Restaurants and Hotels Scrambling
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Economy
- Statesman: Texas Restaurant Workers
- Google News: Texas Hospitality Industry
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