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preliminary
South Texas: unemployment rate, latest month
Aug 2024 – Aug 2026 · 24 data points
21 of 26 · Towns of San Antonio
Updated Oct 21, 2026
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
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Overview
8 figures
People
21 figures
Economy
20 figures
Housing
8 figures
Education
10 figures
Tourism
3 figures
Climate
8 figures
Latest value · Aug 2026
4.4%
−0.2 pp
since Jul 2026
Towns of San Antonio · 2026
21 of 26
Place 1 is the highest value.
vs Bexar County
−0.2 pp
Bexar County: 4.6% · Aug 2026
Compared with Unemployment rate, latest month · percent
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
The series at a glance San Antonio · Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
Latest value
4.4% · Aug 2026
First value
4.1% · Aug 2024
Highest
4.7% · Jun 2026
Lowest
3.4% · Dec 2024
Data points
24
By year
All years · Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
| Year | San Antonio | Change | Bexar County | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026preliminary | 4.4% | −0.2 pp | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.6% | −0.1 pp | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 4.7% | +0.7 pp | 4.8% | 4.9% |
| May 2026 | 4.0% | +0.3 pp | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 3.7% | −0.2 pp | 3.9% | 4.0% |
| Mar 2026 | 3.9% | −0.3 pp | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 4.2% | ±0.0 pp | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 4.2% | +0.6 pp | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 3.6% | −0.4 pp | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 4.0% | −0.1 pp | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Sep 2025 | 4.1% | −0.2 pp | 4.3% | 4.4% |
| Aug 2025 | 4.3% | +0.2 pp | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Jul 2025 | 4.1% | +0.2 pp | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2025 | 3.9% | +0.2 pp | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| May 2025 | 3.7% | +0.3 pp | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Apr 2025 | 3.4% | −0.3 pp | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2025 | 3.7% | −0.3 pp | 3.8% | 4.0% |
| Feb 2025 | 4.0% | +0.1 pp | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2025 | 3.9% | +0.5 pp | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2024 | 3.4% | −0.4 pp | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2024 | 3.8% | ±0.0 pp | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Oct 2024 | 3.8% | ±0.0 pp | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2024 | 3.8% | −0.3 pp | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| Aug 2024 | 4.1% | 4.2% | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Aug 2024 – Aug 2026
Ranking · Towns of San Antonio
2026 · Place 1 is the highest value.
| # | Territory | Unemployment rate, latest month | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan | 7.5% | |
| 2 | Weslaco | 7.3% | |
| 3 | Eagle Pass | 7.1% | |
| 4 | San Benito | 6.9% | |
| 5 | Brownsville | 6.8% | |
| 6 | Pharr | 6.1% | |
| 7 | Harlingen | 5.9% | |
| 8 | DeSoto | 5.7% | |
| 9 | Mission | 5.7% | |
| 10 | Edinburg | 5.6% | |
| 11 | Del Rio | 5.2% | |
| 12 | McAllen | 5.1% | |
| 13 | Kingsville | 4.8% | |
| 14 | Cibolo | 4.6% | |
| 15 | Converse | 4.6% | |
| 16 | Corpus Christi | 4.6% | |
| 17 | Schertz | 4.6% | |
| 18 | Seguin | 4.5% | |
| 19 | Victoria | 4.5% | |
| 20 | Laredo | 4.4% | |
| 21 | San Antonio | 4.4% | |
| 22 | Kerrville | 4.0% | |
| 23 | San Marcos | 3.9% | |
| 24 | Austin | 3.8% | |
| 25 | New Braunfels | 3.8% | |
| 26 | Kyle | 3.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics, 2026
What it means
The most recent monthly unemployment rate.
How it is calculated
Unemployed people divided by the labour force for the latest month published, not seasonally adjusted.
Economy & jobs
South Texas in numbers
GDP per person
$88,517
2024 · Texas
GDP per person (PPP)
$88,517
2024 · Texas
Gross domestic product
$29T
2024 · United States
Economic growth
2.8%
2024 · United States
Inflation
2.9%
2024 · United States
Unemployment rate
3.9%
2025
Youth unemployment
9.3%
2025 · United States
Employment rate
70.0%
2024 · Texas
Labour force participation
63.5%
2024 · United States
Labour force
758K
2025
Household income per person
$63,072
2024 · Texas
Median household income
$80,734
2024 · United States