AUSTIN (Austin American-Statesman) – The Austin area stood out for the third month in a row as the nation's strongest job market among big cities, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Among the 38 metro areas with a workforce of at least 750,000, only Austin gained jobs from April 2008 to April 2009.
The area posted a 0.4 percent gain, adding a total of 3,400 jobs and bringing the regional job count to 781,400.
Midland and Odessa also posted gains of 2.2 percent and 2.9 percent, respectively.
About Shin Oak Realty
- Candice O'Dell, Realtor
- Liberty Hill, Texas, United States
- Professionally, I am a Realtor at Shin Oak Realty, currently working to complete requirements for my Brokers License. We are a full Real Estate Office specializing in the Central Texas Real Estate market. Residential, Commercial, Ranches - we do it all! Personally, I am a professional, mom, volunteer and friend. I love photography, technology, and traveling.