Texas Upstream Energy Sector Posts June Job Gains
· Texas Border Business
The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported a 400-job increase in the state's upstream oil and natural gas sector from May to June 2026, despite a loss of 900 jobs in extraction. The service sector gained 1,300 jobs, totaling 135,800. In June, Texas had 10,978 unique job postings in the industry, with Houston leading at 2,770 postings. The median salary for advertised positions was $54,100, with 37% requiring a bachelor's degree. Texas oil producers paid $948 million in production taxes, including $736 million in oil taxes, marking a record monthly collection.
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