AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Workforce Commission released employment data through May 2026, showing that upstream oil and natural gas employment increased by 4,100 jobs.
“Exploration and production jobs are the foundation of the oil and natural gas industry, and three straight months of gains reflect the strength and skill of the men and women who keep this critical industry running around the clock,” said Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples. “More jobs within Texas’ oil and natural gas industry enhances the quality of life across Texas communities and boosts the standard of living. As demand for reliable, dependable energy grows at home and abroad, prioritizing domestic production will continue to support job creation, grow our economy, and strengthen America’s energy security.”
BACKGROUND:
Upstream positions support an additional 232,000 indirect jobs within the supply chain and 421,000 induced jobs due to more income spent across the economy.
In total, the upstream oil and natural gas sector sustains over 850,000 direct, indirect, and induced jobs. From a longer-term perspective, the industry continues to show substantial recovery from the pandemic-era trough. Since the pandemic-era low point in September 2020, Texas upstream oil and gas employment has increased by 40,500 jobs, a gain of nearly 26 percent.
Founded in 1919, TXOGA is the oldest and largest oil and natural gas trade association in Texas, representing every facet of the industry.
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