Midland repeats lowest jobless rate in Texas

MIDLAND – Following the report that Midland posted the lowest unemployment nationwide in January, Midlanders learned their city had the lowest rate statewide in February.

The Texas Workforce Commission said its Midland metropolitan statistical area had an unemployment rate of 3.2 percent in February, down from 3.4 percent in January and 3.7 percent last February. Odessa reported the second lowest rate at 3.8 percent.

For all Texas areas, see the Texas Workforce Commission’s monthly report.