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, despite a loss of 1,300 jobs in extraction. The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported a total of 9,780 unique job postings, a 7% rise from March. The leading sectors for job listings included Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations and Gasoline Stations. Houston topped the cities with 2,613 postings. 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 this year.
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