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Texas Oil Jobs Dip Despite 10,120 Open Positions

4/24/2025

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Texas upstream employment reached 204,400 in March, reflecting a 700-job decrease from February.
The oil and natural gas sector in Texas boasts 10,120 active job postings, far surpassing California's 2,777.
Houston leads with 2,212 job postings, offering a median salary of $60,000.
The EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production to average 13.51 million barrels per day by 2025, primarily driven by the Permian region.

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Story summary

Texas upstream employment reached 204,400 in March, reflecting a 700-job decrease from February.
The oil and natural gas sector in Texas boasts 10,120 active job postings, far surpassing California's 2,777.
Houston leads with 2,212 job postings, offering a median salary of $60,000.
The EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production to average 13.51 million barrels per day by 2025, primarily driven by the Permian region.