The latest BLS data (published August 4, 2025) confirms what I’ve been tracking: Dallas-Fort Worth’s job growth momentum keeps slowing. We added 43,600 jobs year-over-year through June – down from 46,800 in May and 56,100 in March. Our growth rate has dropped to just 1.0%, now trailing the national average.
Dallas-Fort Worth Trend is Clear
This marks three consecutive months of declining job growth:
We’ve lost nearly 13,000 jobs worth of annual momentum in just four months.
Where the Action Is
The standout winner continues to be Education and Health Services, which added 20,500 positions, a robust 4.0% growth rate. This sector is absorbing talent faster than any other.
Government remains strong with 12,000 new jobs (2.5% growth), while Mining, Logging, and Construction added 6,700 positions (2.6% growth).
The Concerning Contractions
Professional and Business Services deepened its decline, shedding 10,200 jobs, a 1.3% contraction that’s accelerating. For context, this sector lost 8,300 jobs in May, so the bleeding is getting worse.
Manufacturing continues its slide with 2,400 fewer positions (-0.8% decline).
The Unemployment Reality
Unemployment rose to 4.3% from 3.8% last year. That’s still relatively low, but the trend is moving in the wrong direction. Denton County leads with the tightest market at 3.6%, while the overall metro area sits above the national average for the first time in recent memory.
What This Means for Your Business
Three critical workforce realities are emerging:
- Healthcare talent is gold. With 20,500 new jobs, this sector is where skilled professionals are landing. If you’re competing for healthcare-adjacent roles, expect fierce competition.
- Professional services workers have options. The 10,200 job loss in this sector means available professionals can be pickier about opportunities.
- Geographic strategy matters more. Denton County’s 3.6% unemployment versus Dallas County’s 4.4% shows significant variations across the metro.
The Bottom Line
Dallas-Fort Worth’s job growth has decelerated for three straight months. Companies need to adjust expectations and accelerate their talent strategies.
With over 25 years in the Dallas market, we have seen nearly all types of employment markets. We are ready to help you with your staffing solutions.
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Amy Linn, PrideStaff Dallas Strategic-Partner
alinn@pridestaff.com
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Data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dallas-Fort Worth Area Economic Summary, published August 4, 2025