Permian Basin Economic Indicators

The Permian Basin oil region is the 2nd largest oil and gas shale producer in the world. In fact, outside of Houston, no other area in the US plays a more important role in the nation’s energy industry than the Permian Basin. Midland’s economy is heavily influenced by the oil and gas industry, an industry that has continued to grow as technology has made it possible for U.S. companies to remain competitive at home and abroad. 


Permian Basin MSA Economic Index June 2024
IndustryMay 2024June 2024% Change
Energy95.895.7-0.1
Construction190.6176.0-14.6
Manufacturing95.695.4-0.2
Retail125.6125.0-0.6
Financial Services134.8135.0+0.2
Real Estate132.3135.0+0.2
Professional & Business Services120.6120.1-0.5
Health Care112.2114.8+2.6
Hospitality & Tourism148.5147.0-1.5
Other Activity128.0127.7-0.3
Permian Basin Composite104.5104.4-0.1

Note: Industries are not weighted equally in calculating the Industry Composite; see the Appendix for further explanation. The Permian Basin Region includes Andrews, Borden, Crane, Dawson, Ector, Gaines, Glasscock, Howard, Loving, Martin, Midland, Pecos, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Ward, and Winkler counties.
Source: The Perryman Group

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