Data: BLS LAUS Updated: May 2026 • National rate: 4.3%
Across 34 tracked locations in Amarillo Area, the average unemployment rate stands at 3.7% as of May 2026. This is 0.6 pp below the national average of 4.3%.
Employment is broadly improving: 16 locations recorded a month-over-month decrease versus 11 that increased. Arrows indicate change from previous month.
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| Unemployment Rates for Selected Locations in Amarillo Area | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Current May 2026 |
Prev. Month |
6 Months Ago |
1 Year Ago |
| Amarillo, TX | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Armstrong County, TX | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| Beaver County, OK | 3.3% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Briscoe County, TX | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Carson County, TX | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Castro County, TX | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Childress County, TX | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Cimarron County, OK | 2.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Clovis, NM | 4.2% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Collingsworth County, TX | 3.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Curry County, NM | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Dallam County, TX | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| Deaf Smith County, TX | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Donley County, TX | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Gray County, TX | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hall County, TX | 4.2% | 4.0% | 5.0% | 4.1% |
| Hansford County, TX | 3.8% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hartley County, TX | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Hemphill County, TX | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Hutchinson County, TX | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| Lipscomb County, TX | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| Moore County, TX | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| Ochiltree County, TX | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Oldham County, TX | 3.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Parmer County, TX | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Potter County, TX | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Quay County, NM | 4.9% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Randall County, TX | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Roberts County, TX | 4.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.4% |
| Sherman County, TX | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.6% |
| Swisher County, TX | 4.3% | 4.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Texas County, OK | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Union County, NM | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Wheeler County, TX | 3.7% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
As of May 2026, the average unemployment rate across 34 tracked locations in Amarillo Area is 3.7%. Individual locations range from 2.7% to 5.5%. Click any location on the map or table to explore sub-area data.
The three locations with the highest unemployment rates in Amarillo Area as of May 2026 are: Hemphill County (5.5%), Quay County (4.9%), Roberts County (4.9%). These areas are highlighted in red/pink on the heat map.
The lowest unemployment rates in Amarillo Area are found in: Texas County (2.7%), Childress County (2.8%), Cimarron County (2.8%). These locations appear in blue on the heat map.
The U.S. national unemployment rate for May 2026 is 4.3%. This is 0.6 pp below the national average of 4.3%.
Local area unemployment data is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, typically 3–4 weeks after the end of the reference month. This page reflects data released for May 2026. Figures may be subject to revision in subsequent releases.
Unemployment data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program, part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Data is subject to revision. Figures reflect not seasonally adjusted rates unless otherwise noted. ZipDataMaps.com is an independent publisher and is not affiliated with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.