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Wichita Falls, Texas Job Growth

There were 59,900 jobs in Wichita Falls, Texas in November 2023 according to the CES survey of employers. The CPS survey of households showed 62,654 employed persons for the month. Wichita Falls lost 0 jobs in November 2023 according to the CES survey while the broader CPS measure of employment rose by 187 (Comparing CES and CPS employment numbers.). You can also compare Wichita Falls job growth to job growth in other cities.

Employment Survey November 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
CES 59,900 0 +500
CPS 62,654 +187 +949

Note: The CPS survey data is now seasonally adjusted at the metropolitan level by with the new BLS SSA series.

Wichita Falls, Texas Employment Changes

The charts below show the monthly job growth for Wichita Falls as measured by the CES and CPS surveys. To illustrate the trend, the 3 month moving average change in employment is shown in green.

CES Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

CPS Employment Change: 1 Month, Rolling 3 Month

Total Employment for Wichita Falls, Texas

CES employment for Wichita Falls peaked in September 2006 at 63,100. Since then 3,200 jobs have been lost in Wichita Falls according to the employer survey. From a trough of 54,400 in April 2020, Wichita Falls has gained 5,500 jobs according to CES employment figures.

CPS employment reached a maximum of 71,665 for Wichita Falls in July 2006. 9,011 jobs have been lost in Wichita Falls since then according to the household survey. From a April 2020 low of 55,004, Wichita Falls has added 7,650 jobs according to the CPS survey.

Employment: CES, CPS

CES and CPS employment chart through November 2023

Wichita Falls, Texas Employment History

Date CES
Employment
CES
Month/Month
CPS
Employment
CPS
Month/Month
November 2023 59,900 0 62,654 187
October 2023 59,900 500 62,467 74
September 2023 59,400 100 62,393 62
August 2023 59,300 100 62,331 1
July 2023 59,200 -400 62,330 -20
June 2023 59,600 -400 62,350 -21
May 2023 60,000 100 62,371 0
April 2023 59,900 0 62,371 128
March 2023 59,900 200 62,243 228
February 2023 59,700 200 62,015 179
January 2023 59,500 100 61,836 116
December 2022 59,400 0 61,720 15