Labor Force Data

Brazoria County's labor force effectively draws from the overall Houston MSA and particularly the Southwest side. The County has the right talent to compete in the global market and the right skills to staff your company and sustain it over years of growth.

Workforce Stats

63.8%
Population in Civilian Labor Force
31.3
Mean Average Commute Time
4.8%
Unemployment Rate - Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land MSA (Feb. '23)

Sources: Jobs EQ and Workforce Solutions

Wages

$54,400
Average Median Wages

Average Wages by Selected Industry (Q4 2022)

  • Manufacturing $129,921

  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas $147,616

  • Management $106,505

  • Construction $81,940

  • Professional $81,667

  • Utilities $101,863

Employment

179,910
Brazoria County Total Labor Force

Employment by Selected Industry

  • Construction: 20,434

  • Retail Trade: 15,914

  • Manufacturing: 12,462

  • Health Care: 13,428

  • Educational Services: 14,070

  • Accommodation/Food Services: 13,541

  • TOTAL ALL INDUSTRIES (NOT ALL SHOWN): 132,299

Updated 4/12/23: Source: JobsEQ

Labor & Unemployment Data
2023 Labor & Unemployment Data
Program Demand Gap Analysis
Brazoria County: Executive Summary
Northern Brazoria County: Executive Summary
Northern Brazoria County: Main Report
Interactive Report