05/27/2026
1,800 new upstream oil and gas jobs added in Texas in March alone. Nearly 200,000 people employed across the industry. That is not a struggling sector — that is a resilient one.
At Wallstreet Sand Co., we feel this momentum firsthand. As one of the fastest growing frac sand operations in the Permian Basin, we are actively hiring, actively scaling, and actively investing in the West Texas workforce that keeps this industry moving.
The energy sector is not slowing down. And neither are we.
Repost: Texas Oil & Gas Association
The Texas Workforce Commission has released employment data through March 2026, showing that upstream oil and gas employment increased by 1,800 jobs in March compared with February. Total upstream employment stood at 193,300 jobs in March 2026. Relative to the same month one year earlier, employment is down by 7,100 jobs, representing a drop of 3.5 percent year-over-year.
“This data underscores the enduring strength and adaptability of Texas’ energy sector despite recent market fluctuations,” said Todd Staples, president of the Texas Oil & Gas Association. “Current employment levels remain significantly above historical norms and reflect robust gains since the pandemic-era lows. While it is premature to assume the increased employment will continue, announcements have been made that some companies are expanding production. These increased job numbers are a tremendous benefit to the families who are supported by this industry and are important for the communities in which they occur.”
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