Waco, Texas Job Growth

There were 136,500 jobs in Waco, Texas in September 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 132,613 employed persons for the month. Waco added 100 jobs in September 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 94 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Waco job growth to job growth in other cities.

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Waco, Texas Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Waco as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment for Waco, Texas

CES employment for Waco in September 2023 is at a new high of 136,500.

CPS employment in September 2023 for Waco is at a new high of 132,613.

Employment: CES, CPS

Waco, Texas Employment History