Unemployment Rate Rises in San Antonio Region. Workforce Solutions Alamo Releases February 2025 Job Market Information
(Workforce Solutions Alamo News Release) — Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) reports that the February 2025 unemployment rate for the eight-county San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is 4.0 percent, higher than the 3.8 rate reported in January 2025. The MSA unemployment rate increased by two-tenths (0.2) of a point over the month, however, the unemployment rate was unchanged at the same rate of 4.0 from a year ago in February 2024. The February 2025 unemployment rate for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is lower than the state’s not seasonally adjusted (actual) February 2025 rate of 4.3 percent. The Civilian Labor force for the MSA increased by 7,109 individuals over the month and increased by 36,753 individuals over the year.
The Civilian Labor force for the MSA increased by 7,109 individuals over the month and increased by 36,753 individuals over the year.
February 2025 unemployment rates for each of the 13-counties Workforce Solutions Alamo serves can be accessed at Workforce Solutions Alamo Labor Market Data Page.
In the San Antonio New Braunfels MSA 21,300 jobs were added over the year at a 1.8% growth rate. Six major industries showed a monthly gain while four remained steady: In February 2025 the industry adding jobs over the month are Government, Leisure and Hospitality, Construction, Professional and Business Services, Financial Activities, Private Education and Health Services, while Mining and Logging, Manufacturing, the information industry and Other Services held steady.
In February 2025 job loss occurred over the month in one major industry, but all this industry achieved a positive annual job gain and growth rate. Loss occurred in Trade Transportation and Utilities.
The table below shows the job gains and losses for the San Antonio New Braunfels MSA.
To access the complete MSA report, City specific data, and County specific data, please visit the Workforce Solutions Alamo Labor Market Data Page.
Employment estimates and related information released by the Texas Workforce Commission are produced in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Estimates are subject to revision.
For more in-depth labor market information, visit additional resources from the Texas Workforce Commission at texaslmi.com.
Our ability to develop a qualified and skilled workforce is key to sustaining and furthering growth in our local economy. Workforce Solutions Alamo is committed to preparing and connecting all job seekers to meaningful employment so all may share in the promise work offers for a better life and a brighter tomorrow.
To learn more about Workforce Solutions Alamo’s resources for job seekers and employers and the nonprofit’s impact on the community, visit workforcesolutionsalamo.org or call (210) 438-0581.
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