Workforce Solutions Highlights Labor Market Trends in the Laredo Metropolitan Statistical Area

Melva Castillo marzo 31, 2025

Laredo, TX – Monday, March 31, 2025 – Workforce Solutions for South Texas has released its latest labor market analysis, highlighting key employment trends in the Laredo Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The report provides insights into job growth, unemployment rates, and industry performance, offering valuable information for job seekers, employers, and economic stakeholders.

According to the report, the Laredo MSA recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of February 2025, reflecting an increase compared to the previous month. This trend aligns with broader state and national labor market shifts, influenced by economic developments in various industries.

“Our region continues to experience positive outcomes in specific sectors such as Leisure and Hospitality, and Professional and Business Services,” said Rogelio Treviño, Executive Director at Workforce Solutions for South Texas. “These insights help us tailor workforce initiatives to better support employers and job seekers alike.”

According to the Texas Labor Market Information from the Texas Workforce Commission, the Workforce Development Area (WDA) that includes Webb, Zapata, and Jim Hogg counties reported an unemployment rate of 4.7% during February 2025.

The Trade, Transportation, and Utilities industry, as well as the Education and Health Services industry, continues to represent almost 63% of all jobs in the tri-county area.

Workforce Solutions for South Texas continues to offer job placement assistance, skills training, and employer support programs to bridge gaps in the labor market and strengthen economic growth.

The Texas Labor Market Information (LMI) report for March 2025 is scheduled for release on Friday, April 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

For more information on workforce resources and employment opportunities in the Laredo MSA, please visit https://texaslmi.com.

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