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Economic Indicators is a numbers update on select indicators in the Central Texas region that chronicle economic activity on a monthly or quarterly basis. The report and associated Excel files are posted on or about the first Wednesday of the month.

Opportunity Austin presents the 13th annual A-LIST Awards, in partnership with SXSW, which celebrate and spotlight the region’s entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation.
Opportunity Austin presents the 13th annual A-LIST Awards, in partnership with SXSW, which celebrate and spotlight the region’s entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation.
Opportunity Austin presents the 13th annual A-LIST Awards, in partnership with SXSW, which celebrate and spotlight the region’s entrepreneurial spirit and technological innovation.

There were approximately 77,549 available job postings during our April 2026 monthly reporting period, an increase of 4,477 jobs from 73,072 postings when compared to March 2026.

Economic Indicators is a numbers update on select indicators in the Central Texas region that chronicle economic activity on a monthly or quarterly basis. The report and associated Excel files are posted on or about the first Wednesday of the month.

The Austin region’s growth story is being shaped by activity happening across every layer of the ecosystem. University research is fueling the next generation of startups and breakthrough technologies, industrial investment is expanding into fast-growing communities across Central Texas, and global engagement continues to strengthen the region’s international connectivity.

Austin is emerging as a strategic aerospace and defense hub, driven by talent, innovation ecosystems, federal alignment and a strong pro-business environment.