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
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