15.4 M
Labor force
2nd in the U.S.
64.5%
Participation rate
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation | 64.5% | 62.6% |
National ranking
Texas ranks #1 of 2 states by labor force (millions).
| #1 | Texas | 15.4M |
| #2 | Florida | 11.2M |
Overview
This page tracks labor force for Texas, part of our jobs & employment data. Labor force stands at 15.4 M (2nd in the U.S.). Compared to the U.S. average, Texas reports 64.5% for labor force participation versus 62.6% nationally. Texas ranks #1 of 2 states by labor force (millions).