Jobs in Texas Get Bright Outlook

More companies are planning to create jobs in Texas next year.

A recent report from Robert Half International found that employers throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas are planning to add workers during Q1 2011. About 17 percent of employers in those states are planning to hire professional-level employees, while only 4 percent of managers are planning to make layoffs.

Of the executives surveyed for the report, 10 percent plan to hire more workers for professional jobs, while only 5 percent plan to reduce their workforces in that field. The best hiring prospects will be in the legal field, where 31 percent of employers are planning to hire at the beginning of next year.

The high number of businesses planning to hire can be attributed to more positive attitudes about the economy. The report found that 88 percent of respondents have confidence in their company's growth prospects, with more than half saying they are having problems finding skilled workers to fill open jobs.

Texas's economy has remained one of the bright spots throughout the nation during the economic recession. Many cities have been able to hold their own and continue creating jobs during the downturn.

During October, the unemployment rate in Texas remained at 8.1 percent for the second consecutive month in a row, which is well below the national average at the time of 9.6 percent.

The state had a total non-farm employment of 10,401,200 workers during October, which is up from 10,353,300 workers during September and a 1.7 percent increase from last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The situation for those seeking City of Houston jobs has been just as promising. The area employed 2,525,800 workers during October, which is up from 2,516,300 workers during September and a .2 percent growth from last year.

The number of jobs in Dallas TX (Click here) also increased, from 2,017,000 workers during September to 2,027,100 workers during October, making for a growth rate of .8 percent.

The number of jobs San Antonio has to offer also continues to increase. The area employed 837,700 workers during October, which is up from 835,000 workers during September and a .7 percent increase from last year.