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

63.2%
Population in Civilian Labor Force
31.3
Mean Average Commute Time
5.0%
Unemployment Rate - Brazoria County (07/24)

Sources: Jobs EQ and Workforce Solutions

Wages

$70,356
Average Median Wages In Industrial Sector

Average Wages by Selected Industry (Q1 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

195,705
Brazoria County Civilian Labor Force

Number of Jobs by Selected Industry (Q1 2024)

  • Natural Resources & Mining: 1,652

  • Manufacturing: 12,169

  • Construction: 15,818

  • Financial Activities: 3,926

  • Professional & Business Services: 9,278

  • Trade, Transportation & Utilities: 22,343

Updated 10/03/24: Source: Workforce Solutions

Labor & Unemployment Data
2024 Labor & Unemployment Data
Program Demand Gap Analysis
Brazoria County: Executive Summary
Northern Brazoria County: Executive Summary
Northern Brazoria County: Main Report
Interactive Report