Laredo job growth, unemployment rate increase
Melva Castillo
March 17, 2025
Published: Mar. 17, 2025
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Laredo’s civilian labor force has increased compared to the previous year. Employment also grew, with over 115,000 people working in Laredo. The industries that hired the most include trade and education.
In Laredo, the unemployment rate increased from 3.7% last December to 4.3%. Officials attribute this rise to the end of seasonal employment.
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