Austin's job market remains robust with approximately 42,738 job openings available on Indeed as of late November 2025. The city continues to attract employers across multiple sectors, with particular strength in technology, healthcare, and professional services. The unemployment rate in the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas recently climbed to 3.5%, indicating a tightening labor market despite continued job creation. Nationally, 119,000 new jobs were created in September, though the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% as more individuals entered the job market.
The technology sector demonstrates exceptional growth momentum. Deloitte's 2025 Technology Fast 500 list featured twelve Austin-area companies, down from thirteen the previous year, with growth rates ranging from 122 percent to 29,738 percent between 2021 and 2024. Healthtech company Razormetrics led as Austin's fastest-growing firm. Other notable technology companies on the list included Closinglock with 2,751 percent growth, Archer Review with 877 percent growth, Skimmer with 500 percent growth, and Interplay Learning with 470 percent growth. Beyond technology, Austin maintains a vibrant small business ecosystem with approximately 42,000 small businesses operating in the metro area, representing nearly 170 small businesses per 100,000 residents. Austin ranks first nationally in consumer loyalty to local businesses, with coffee shops and bakeries being the most popular small business category.
Current job openings reflect diverse opportunities across salary ranges. Available positions include a Non-Emergency Medical Driver role with zTrip offering 55,000 to 65,000 dollars annually with flexible scheduling, a Category Manager position for Nicotine at Buc-ee's paying 175,000 to 300,000 dollars yearly, and an Account Manager role at Zoho starting at 80,000 dollars with full benefits including health insurance and 401k matching. These positions represent entry-level through management-level opportunities in transportation, retail management, and enterprise software sectors respectively.
Austin's economy benefits from its highly educated workforce and low unemployment relative to national averages, making it an ideal location for both startups and established enterprises to thrive.
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