Texas Upstream Energy Sector Posts June Job Gains
· Texas Border Business
The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported a net gain of 400 jobs in the Texas upstream oil and natural gas sector from May to June 2026. While jobs in extraction decreased by 900, the service sector saw an increase of 1,300 jobs. In June, there were 10,978 unique job postings in Texas, 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, marking an 82% increase from the previous year, contributing significantly to state revenue.
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