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
50%
Population in Civilian Labor Force
31.3
Mean Average Commute Time
4.2%
Unemployment Rate - Brazoria County (05/25)
Sources: Jobs EQ and Workforce Solutions
Wages
$70,356
Average Median Wages In Industrial Sector
Average Wages by Selected Industry (Q3 2024)
Natural Resources & Mining $202,020
Manufacturing $152,724
Construction $91,104
Financial Activities $80,236
Professional & Business Services $79,456
Trade, Transportation & Utilities $54,756
Employment
201,170
Brazoria County Civilian Labor Force
Number of Jobs by Selected Industry (Q3 2024)
Natural Resources & Mining: 1,701
Manufacturing: 12,456
Construction: 15,711
Financial Activities: 3,959
Professional & Business Services: 9,982
Trade, Transportation & Utilities: 22,167
Updated 05/28/25: Source: Workforce Solutions
Labor & Unemployment Data
2025 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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