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Texas Oil Jobs Surge: 2,500 New Positions Added!

3/18/2025

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In January 2025, Texas saw a surge in oil and natural gas jobs, adding 2,500 positions to reach a total of 203,400. This boost, following revised December figures, underscores the industry's crucial role in energy security and its impressive average salary of $128,000, which greatly fuels the state's economy.

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In January 2025, Texas saw a surge in oil and natural gas jobs, adding 2,500 positions to reach a total of 203,400. This boost, following revised December figures, underscores the industry's crucial role in energy security and its impressive average salary of $128,000, which greatly fuels the state's economy.