The largest employer data is key to helping both Workforce Solutions (WFS) and community stakeholders to understand regional industry composition, saturation rates, and areas of opportunity.
The purpose of the 2024 Largest Employer Report is to identify the principal employers within the WFS service region, to help guide efforts as it relates to education and economic development. The data within the report was obtained through Workforce Solutions (WFS) business intelligence, Lightcast, Texas Education Agency (TEA), and the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS).
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Click here to download the 2024 PDF version of this report
Click here to download the 2023 PDF version of this report.
Below is a collection of U.S. Census Bureau demographic reports for Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy Counties.
Hidalgo County
Quick Facts
Poverty Level
Willacy County
Quick Facts
Poverty Level
Starr County
Quick Facts
Poverty Level
Monthly Labor Market Information (LMI) Report
Every month, Workforce Solutions (WFS) distributes a report with local labor market information, employment statistics by industry, and workforce system insights. Below is the latest report, if you are interested in receiving the complete report via e-mail, please consider subscribing to be added to the distribution list.
Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS)
The state LAUS data and unemployment statistics are model based which includes the Current Population Survey (CPS), continued Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims, Current Employment Statistics (CES), and other statistics. Use the chart below to observe the monthly civilian labor force, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rate estimates by state, county, metropolitan area, workforce development area and many cities, by place of residence. Use the filters to narrow the scope of the data by area and date.
Revised on June 30, 2026
Current Employment Statistics (CES)
The Current Employment Statistics (CES) program produces detailed industry estimates of employment, hours, and earnings of workers on nonfarm payrolls. CES State and Metro Area produces data for all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and about 450 metropolitan areas and divisions. Use the chart below to observe monthly employment estimates for the nation, state, and local areas. Use the filters to narrow the scope of the data by area, date, and specific industry.
Revised on June 30, 2026
Below is a collection of reports including labor market statistics, industry composition, current employment statistics by industry, and employment and unemployment information by region.
Economic Profiles
Workforce Development Area (WDA)
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
- McAllen-Edinburg-Mission Profile
- Brownsville-Harlingen Profile
- Laredo Profile
- Corpus Christi Profile
- San Antonio Profile
- Houston Profile
Texas State
- Texas MSA(s) Ranking
- Texas MSA(s) Annual Job Growth Map
- Texas MSA(s) Unemployment Rates Map
- Texas Counties Unemployment Rates Map
Texas State Industry Profiles
Local Growing Industries: Second Quarter 2022
- Health Care & Social Assistance
- Educational Services
- Accommodation and Food Services
- Retail Trade
- Local Government
- Administrative and Support Services
- Construction
- Transportation and Warehousing
Economic Indicators
The Workforce Solutions Intelligence site has a collection of Labor Market Information (LMI) reports, tools, data, and resources used to guide current and future Workforce Solutions' initiatives.
Publications
Workforce Solutions Employer Services and Initiatives Catalog
A collection of useful resources for employers. Download to learn more about grant opportunities, training opportunities, and more.
Workforce Solutions Information Technology (IT) Workforce Assessment
Click the button below to view the IT Workforce Assessment:
Workforce Solutions 2021 Annual Impact Report (AIR)
The Workforce Solutions Annual Impact Report is an overview of the impact we've made within our community throughout Fiscal Year 2020.
Largest Employer Report
The largest employer data is key to helping both Workforce Solutions (WFS) and community stakeholders to understand regional industry composition, saturation rates, and areas of opportunity.
Economic Impact Study of the RGV Healthcare and Bioscience Industry
New Study Identifies Economic Impact of $13.7 Billion in the RGV Healthcare & Bioscience Industry
Workforce Solutions & the RGV Partnership Commission Study to Foster Industry Development
WFS Information Technology (IT) and Cybersecurity Outlook
Workforce Solutions has identified at least 15 IT growing occupations that feed into all sectors of the local economy. For the current year, there is an estimate of 3,335 IT jobs in the LRGV region with an expected growth of 25% by the year of 2028.
