Dallas-Fort Worth Job Market: Contraction in Professional Services, Strength in Healthcare and Construction

The Dallas-Fort Worth job market is experiencing a significant contraction in professional services while showing strength in healthcare and construction. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics January 2026 report, the Professional and Business Services sector lost 14,300 jobs year-over-year, representing a 1.8 percent decline. This contraction has created an unusual opportunity, as experienced accounting, finance, and administrative professionals are now available in greater numbers than they were eighteen months ago. The broader employment picture shows mixed signals. Total non-farm employment in Dallas-Fort Worth reached 4,335,900 in November 2025, adding just 18,500 jobs year-over-year for 0.4 percent growth. The unemployment rate stood at 4.0 percent in November 2025, below both the Texas rate of 4.2 percent and the national rate of 4.3 percent. However, national jobless claims jumped by 22,000 to 231,000 in late January, marking the highest level in two months and signaling potential labor market softening. The strongest performing sectors in Dallas-Fort Worth include Education and Health Services, which added 15,700 jobs at 3.0 percent growth, and Mining, Logging and Construction, which grew by 5,800 jobs at 2.3 percent. Government added 8,500 positions while Leisure and Hospitality gained 6,400 jobs. Beyond Professional and Business Services, Financial Activities also contracted, losing 4,800 positions at 1.2 percent decline, and Manufacturing fell by 4,900 jobs at 1.6 percent decline. County-level unemployment varies slightly, with Dallas County at 4.1 percent, while Collin, Denton, and Tarrant counties all posted 3.9 to 4.0 percent rates. The Dallas-Fort Worth Consumer Price Index increased 1.1 percent over twelve months ending November 2025, significantly below the national inflation rate of 2.6 percent, making the region more competitive for talent recruitment. Current job opportunities include an Administrative Assistant position in the Medical Records Unit with the City of Fort Worth with applications closing February 10, 2026. Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas continues hosting recruitment events and career services throughout the region, having recently connected 670 job seekers with 61 employers at the MLK Job Fair. Thank you for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for more labor market updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.