Texas Upstream Employment Increases in April
· Texas Border Business
In April 2026, the Texas oil and natural gas industry saw an increase of 400 jobs, according to the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO). While jobs in oil and gas extraction fell by 1,300, support activities added 1,700 positions. The month recorded 9,780 unique job postings, a 7% rise from March. Houston led cities with 2,613 postings, followed by Midland and Odessa. The median salary for advertised positions was $53,100, with 31% requiring a high school diploma. The industry contributed over $1.715 billion in oil production taxes and $773 million in natural gas taxes from January to April 2026.
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