The number of job openings in Texas for nurses, therapists, and physician assistants increased from 10,068 to 13,438 from July 2014 to July 2015. The searcher-to-job opening ratio increased from 1.48 to 1.85 during that same span.
Source: BLS
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In this post, we look at the weekly overtime (OT) hours typically worked by registered nurses who work in hospitals. Many of the employees that work in these jobs are not exempt from FLSA overtime pay and earn 1.5 times pay for hours worked over 40 in a given week. The tabulations below are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey data. The BLS job title groups are insightful, generally containing more specific job titles with similar knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA), but can be more broad than a particular company’s job title listing. Also, some companies may have the job title listed here as exempt from FLSA or state OT due to their specific job assignments. The BLS does not make a distinction as to if the job title is exempt or non-exempt from OT.
| Occupational Group Title | Percent of OT Workers | Average Hours of OT | 1 out of every 4 (25%) OT workers works at least: |
| Registered Nurses in Hospitals | 15.44% | 10.29 hours | 52 hours |
U.S. BLS data indicates that approximately 15.44% of registered nurses in hospitals work overtime hours in a given week. On average, these workers that have FLSA overtime work approximately 10.29 hours a week in OT. The average regular or straight time pay rate of these workers in the U.S. is approximately $26.15 an hour. The average FLSA OT rate, not including supplemental pay such as non-discretionary bonus pay, is $39.22 an hour.
Source: BLS (CPS March)
The oil and gas extraction industry in Texas lost 900 jobs from August 2015 to September 2015. Compared to September 2014, the cumulative number of jobs lost in this industry is 1,800, a decrease of 1.7%.
Source: http://www.tracer2.com/admin/uploadedPublications/2138_TLMR-Current_Edition.pdf
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In this post, we look at the weekly overtime (OT) hours typically worked by those who work as police officers. Many of the employees that work in these jobs are not exempt from FLSA overtime pay and earn 1.5 times pay for hours worked over 40 in a given week. The tabulations below are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey data. The BLS job title groups are insightful, generally containing more specific job titles with similar knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA), but can be more broad than a particular company’s job title listing. Also, some companies may have the job title listed here as exempt from FLSA or state OT due to their specific job assignments. The BLS does not make a distinction as to if the job title is exempt or non-exempt from OT.
| Occupational Group Title | Percent of OT Workers | Average Hours of OT | 1 out of every 4 (25%) OT workers works at least: |
| Police Officers | 30.86% | 12.6 hours | 60 hours |
U.S. BLS data indicates that approximately 30.86% of police officers work overtime hours in a given week. On average, these workers that have FLSA overtime work approximately 12.6 hours a week in OT. The average regular or straight time pay rate of these workers in the U.S. is approximately $27.24 an hour. The average FLSA OT rate, not including supplemental pay such as non-discretionary bonus pay, is $40.86 an hour.
Source: BLS (CPS March)
In this post, we look at the weekly overtime (OT) hours typically worked by those who work in retail sales occupations, specifically in electronics stores. Many of the employees that work in these jobs are not exempt from FLSA overtime pay and earn 1.5 times pay for hours worked over 40 in a given week. The tabulations below are based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey data. The BLS job title groups are insightful, generally containing more specific job titles with similar knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA), but can be more broad than a particular company’s job title listing. Also, some companies may have the job title listed here as exempt from FLSA or state OT due to their specific job assignments. The BLS does not make a distinction as to if the job title is exempt or non-exempt from OT.
| Occupational Group Title | Percent of OT Workers | Average Hours of OT | 1 out of every 4 (25%) OT workers works at least: |
| Retail Sales Workers in Electronics Stores | 17.95% | 12.14 hours | 60 hours |
U.S. BLS data indicates that approximately 17.95% of retail salespersons in electronic stores work overtime hours in a given week. On average, these workers that have FLSA overtime work approximately 12.14 hours a week in OT. The average regular or straight time pay rate of these workers in the U.S. is approximately $13.89 an hour. The average FLSA OT rate, not including supplemental pay such as non-discretionary bonus pay, is $20.84 an hour.
Source: BLS (CPS March)
Compared to June 2014, the four largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in Texas saw an annual increase in the number of job openings and a decrease in the searcher-to-job opening ratio in June 2015.
Source: BLS
All four largest MSAs (metropolitan statistical areas) in Texas experienced a decrease in job openings from May 2015 to June 2015.
Dallas
Dallas experienced a decrease of 1,630 job openings from May 2015 to June 2015, a 1.64% decrease.
| Date | Total Openings | Monthly Change | Yearly Change |
| June 2015 | 98,055 | -1.64% | 8.25% |
| May 2015 | 99,685 | -7.56% | 17.59% |
| April 2015 | 107,841 | 16.39% | 27.58% |
| March 2015 | 92,653 | 2.87% | 3.43% |
| February 2015 | 90,072 | -1.85% | 23.93% |
| January 2015 | 91,770 | 38.18% | 29.39% |
| December 2014 | 66,413 | -4.20% | -11.31% |
| November 2014 | 69,326 | -10.74% | 11.28% |
| October 2014 | 77,670 | 8.74% | 19.49% |
| September 2014 | 71,430 | -20.43% | -6.57% |
| August 2014 | 89,770 | -0.90% | 27.29% |
| July 2014 | 90,586 | 6.86% | 28.67% |
Austin
Austin experienced a decrease of 598 job openings from May 2015 to June 2015, a 1.41% decrease.
| Date | Total Openings | Monthly Change | Yearly Change |
| June 2015 | 41,742 | -1.41% | 7.20% |
| May 2015 | 42,340 | -6.97% | 15.22% |
| April 2015 | 45,514 | 15.12% | 25.63% |
| March 2015 | 39,536 | 3.03% | 4.12% |
| February 2015 | 38,372 | -1.78% | 23.78% |
| January 2015 | 39,066 | 26.19% | 28.32% |
| December 2014 | 30,957 | -1.84% | -2.14% |
| November 2014 | 31,539 | -9.03% | 18.96% |
| October 2014 | 34,670 | 7.17% | 24.53% |
| September 2014 | 32,352 | -15.59% | -0.45% |
| August 2014 | 38,327 | -1.57% | 28.78% |
| July 2014 | 38,938 | 5.96% | 28.50% |
Houston
Houston experienced a decrease of 932 job openings from May 2015 to June 2015, a 1.05% decrease.
| Date | Total Openings | Monthly Change | Yearly Change |
| June 2015 | 87,680 | -1.05% | 7.20% |
| May 2015 | 88,612 | -7.15% | 17.32% |
| April 2015 | 95,434 | 15.36% | 26.24% |
| March 2015 | 82,726 | 3.76% | 3.78% |
| February 2015 | 79,730 | -2.12% | 20.96% |
| January 2015 | 81,454 | 35.88% | 28.02% |
| December 2014 | 59,945 | -3.04% | -10.92% |
| November 2014 | 61,824 | -11.15% | 10.35% |
| October 2014 | 69,582 | 8.73% | 19.68% |
| September 2014 | 63,998 | -20.30% | -5.99% |
| August 2014 | 80,299 | -1.83% | 27.86% |
| July 2014 | 81,792 | 8.29% | 29.66% |
San Antonio
San Antonio experienced a decrease of 920 job openings from May 2015 to June 2015, a 2.36% decrease.
| Date | Total Openings | Monthly Change | Yearly Change |
| June 2015 | 38,089 | -2.36% | 5.32% |
| May 2015 | 39,009 | -8.05% | 14.34% |
| April 2015 | 42,425 | 16.19% | 24.67% |
| March 2015 | 36,512 | 2.73% | 1.38% |
| February 2015 | 35,543 | -1.08% | 22.30% |
| January 2015 | 35,932 | 34.70% | 26.88% |
| December 2014 | 26,676 | -3.61% | -10.95% |
| November 2014 | 27,676 | -11.80% | 12.69% |
| October 2014 | 31,377 | 8.93% | 21.21% |
| September 2014 | 28,805 | -20.44% | -4.98% |
| August 2014 | 36,207 | 0.12% | 27.65% |
| July 2014 | 36,164 | 6.00% | 27.85% |
Source: BLS
Median rent increased in San Antonio, Laredo, and Corpus Christi from April 2015 to May 2015.
Median house prices fall for San Antonio and Laredo, while Corpus Christi median house prices rose from April 2015 to May 2015.
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The health care and social assistance industry gained 5,100 jobs from May 2015 to June 2015. Compared to June 2014, the cumulative number of jobs added in this industry is 56,400, an annual increase of 4.2%.
Source: http://www.tracer2.com/admin/uploadedPublications/2138_TLMR-Current_Edition.pdf
Image source: http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2012/01/06/health-care-sector-adds-jobs-as-overall-employment-picture-looks-healthier/
