Texas Upstream Employment Surges as Energy Demand Climbs
· Texas Border Business
The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported a rise in employment within the Texas oil and natural gas sector, with an increase of 4,100 jobs from April to May 2026. While extraction jobs decreased by 300, service sector jobs rose by 4,400. In May, there were over 10,400 unique job postings in the industry, a 6% increase from April. The median salary for advertised positions was $58,200, with many requiring a bachelor’s degree. Texas energy producers contributed $677 million in oil production taxes in May, significantly higher than the previous year, highlighting the sector's economic impact.
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