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
60.8%
Population in Civilian Labor Force
31.3
Mean Average Commute Time
4.7%
Unemployment Rate - Brazoria County (02/26)
Sources: Jobs EQ and Workforce Solutions
Wages
$70,824
Average Median Wages In Industrial Sector
Average Wages by Selected Industry (Q2 2025)
Natural Resources & Mining $195,884
Manufacturing $145,028
Construction $89,388
Financial Activities $83,616
Professional & Business Services $87,256
Trade, Transportation & Utilities $57,720
Employment
201,170
Brazoria County Civilian Labor Force
Number of Jobs by Selected Industry (Q2 2025)
Natural Resources & Mining: 1,726
Manufacturing: 12,392
Construction: 14,658
Financial Activities: 3,991
Professional & Business Services: 10,082
Trade, Transportation & Utilities: 23,093
Updated 02/10/26: 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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