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Houston layoffs drop to three companies
Houston's job market shows improvement as only three companies report layoffs since July.
In brief
Houston's job market shows improvement as only three companies report layoffs since July. Houston's job market improved with only three companies reporting layoffs since July 2026, as unemployment dropped to 4.6%. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Houston layoffs drop
Three Houston companies laid off 356 people during the third quarter, July to September 2026.
Layoffs improved from last year
The number of layoffs dropped from 2,750 in the same period last year to 356 this quarter.
Houston unemployment falls
Houston's unemployment rate dropped from 5% in August to 4.6% in September 2026.
Construction sector grows
Construction added 13,800 jobs since September 2025, a 5.4% gain, making it Houston's fastest-growing sector.
Layoffs in September
Baker Hughes laid off 147 workers in July, Showcase Window and Door Co. laid off 61 workers in July, and Airswift eliminated 121 jobs in September.
Labor market weakens in September
The leisure and hospitality sector lost 7,300 jobs and the professional and business services sector lost 3,900 jobs in September.
What matters most
Houston's job market improved with only three companies reporting layoffs since July 2026, as unemployment dropped to 4.6%.
