Regional Labor Market Information
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas, one of 28 Workforce Development Areas in the state of Texas, provides the latest regional labor market information to help your organization make knowledgable decisions, identify potential opportunities and stay two steps ahead in today’s competitive market.
Economic Snapshot
January 2025 Heart of Texas Economic Snapshot
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of March 14, 2025.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics

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View the Local Area Unemployment Statistics for the Heart of Texas Region below download a PDF version here.
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of March 14, 2025.
Source: TexasLMI.com, Waco Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Labor Market Profile
Latest data reported from Texas Workforce Commission’s TexasLMI.com as of March 14, 2025.
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Current Employment Statistics – LOCAL area employment statistics.
Targeted Industries – Targeted industries are industries that are critical to the Heart of Texas region’s economic future. They employ large numbers of workers, are typically fast-growing, and pay above average wages.
Targeted Occupations – Targeted occupations are occupations that support local, growing industries.
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Profiles – Economic data including industry composition, current employment statistics by industry, and unemployment information for Texas’ metropolitan areas.
Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Sees Rise in Unemployment, Reaching 4.0% WACO, TEXAS – According to TexasLMI.com's March 14 Labor Market Release, the unemployment rate in the Heart of Texas region rose from 3.4% in December to 4.0% in January. This figure reflects 7,280 unemployed...
Contact Information
For questions regarding Labor Market Information, please contact:
Jose Palacios | Manager of Business & Industry Initiatives | 254.296.5383 | jose.palacios@hotworkforce.com