Q2 Newsletter – Fresh off the press!

Posted on by Dianedelgadolemaire
As we move through the summer of 2025, I’m excited to share the latest insights on the U.S. and Houston economies. Both are demonstrating resilience with steady growth, despite some challenges posed by trade policies. Houston continues to shine as a hub of opportunity, and I’m eager to dive into what’s driving our region forward.

National Economic Update The U.S. economy added approximately 2.1 million jobs in the 12 months ending May 2025, a strong performance despite slightly slower growth than last year. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2% in May, reflecting a robust job market even with some trade-related headwinds. 

What’s Happening in Houston Unemployment Rate: Houston’s unemployment rate stood at 3.9% in May 2025, down from 4.2% in March.
Labor Participation Rate: We’re holding at 62.7% in May 2025, a modest increase from 62.5% last year, though below the 1997 peak of 68%.
Price of Oil: West Texas Intermediate crude reached $72.07 per barrel in mid-June 2025.
PMI: The U.S. manufacturing PMI was 48.5 in May 2025, with Houston’s PMI estimated at 49.0. We’re close to the 50 mark that signals growth, and optimism remains high.

Houston Job Market Outlook The Greater Houston Partnership forecasts 71,200 new jobs for 2025, driven by healthcare, construction, professional services, government, and hospitality. Despite a slower start, Houston is poised to reach a record 3.5 million payroll jobs by year-end, fueled by our economic diversity and steady influx of new residents. That’s the update for Q2! I’ll continue monitoring these trends and their impact on you and your industry for Q3. Have questions or topics you’d like me to explore? Please reach out—I’d love to hear from you!

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IndustryTitleSalaryScheduleLocation
Oil & Gas Tax Accountant100000-1100009/80 schNortheast DT
Real Estate Tax Accountant65000-80000/+BonusHybridUpper Kirby
Oil & Gas Senior Treasury Analyst80000-100000/+BonusHybridGalleria 
NonprofitController115000-145000HybridHeights
Oil & Gas Senior Tax Accountant80000-100000HybridMemorial City
Oil & Gas Tax Director180000-200000HybridMemorial City
Oil & Gas Auditor65000-75000/10%HybridGalleria 
Glass recyclingTreasury Manager115000-150000/10%HybridMemorial Park
Oil & Gas Senior Accountant90000-100000/+BonusHybridDT 
Real EstateSenior Accountant90000-95000/+BonusHybridDT/Chicago/Boston/SF
Real EstateSenior Accountant90000-95000/+BonusHybridDT/Chicago/Boston/SF
Real EstateSenior Accountant90000-95000/+BonusHybridDT/Chicago/Boston/SF
Real EstateSenior Accountant90000-95000/+BonusHybridDT/Chicago/Boston/SF
Real EstateSenior Accountant90000-95000/+BonusHybridDT/Chicago/Boston/SF
Oil & Gas Senior Revenue Accountant 130000-150000/+BonusHybridGalleria 
Oil & Gas Consolidation Accounting Manger130000-150000/+BonusHybridGalleria 
Real EstateProperty Accountant85000-90000HybridMemorial City
Oil & Gas Director of IT Security185000-220000Hybrid Woodlands
Oil & Gas Auditor 90000-105000/+BonusHybrid (2)Galleria 
ManufacturingIndirect Tax Manager115000-135000/+BonusHybrid (2/3)Waller
HR ServicesSenior Operations Accountant70000-95000/10%Hybrid (2/3) Jersey Village
HR ServicesTreasury Accountant70000-85000Hybrid (2/3) Jersey Village
NonprofitAccounting Manager 100000-110000/+BonusHybrid (4/1)Downtown 
Chemical/ManufacturingSenior Cost Accountant 90000-120000Hybrid (4/1)Spring Central
ConstructionAssistant Controller90000-110000In officeMemorial City ish
Oil & Gas Cost Accountant0-100000/+BonusIn OfficeJersey Village
ManufacturingOperational Accountant85000-100000In OfficeDeer Park 
Oil & Gas Senior Tax Accountant120000-125000/+BonusIn OfficeWoodlands
Oil & Gas Project Accounting Manager120000-130000/+BonusIn OfficeWoodlands
Higher EducationExecutive Director120000-130000In OfficeHouston
LogisticsSenior Accountant 90000/+BonusIn OfficeKaty
LogisticsStaff Accountant 70000-75000/+BonusIn OfficeKaty
Industrial ServicesSenior Internal Audit Manager170000-192000/20%In OfficeSugarLand
NonprofitStaff Accountant 60000-85000In OfficeDowntown 
ManufacturingPricing Manager120000-130000/+BonusIn OfficeSugarland
ManufacturingSenior/Staff Accountant70000-90000/+BonusIn OfficeSugarland
Family OfficeController150000-180000/+BonusIn OfficeGalleria 
Residential ServicesSenior Accountant 90000-110000In OfficeJersey Village
Residential ServicesSenior Accountant 90000-110000In OfficeJersey Village
Residential ServicesSenior Technical Accountant120000-125000In OfficeJersey Village
Residential ServicesFinancial Analyst100000/15%In OfficeJersey Village
Financial ServicesValuation Analyst85000-90000/+BonusIn OfficeJersey Village
DeathcareSenior Financial Analyst100000-115000In OfficeBuffalo Speedway
Financial ServicesTax Analyst85000In OfficeGalleria 
Financial ServicesAccounting Manager100000-120000In OfficeGalleria 
Civil EngineeringFinancial Data Any135000In OfficeGalleria 
EducationSystems Administrator50000-75000In OfficeHouston
Civil EngineeringIT Project Manager 85000-100000In OfficeSan Antonio
Real Estate Systems Administrator110000In OfficeKaty
O&G/ManufacturingAssistant Controller120000-150000In Office Willowbrook 
Real Estate Controller150000-180000/+Bonus +StockIn Office Westchase
EducationDirector of Billing115000-150000/20%RemoteRemote
EducationController150000-180000/20%RemoteRemote
EducationAP Manager 80000-100000RemoteRemote
EcommE-Commerce Specialist 85000RemoteRemote

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