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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.

As we close out the first quarter of 2026, the strength of the Austin region’s diversified economy is clear, both in the data and across our communities.

There were approximately 67,477 available job postings during our January 2026 monthly reporting period, a decrease of 1,710 from 69,187 postings when compared to December 2025.

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.

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