Jobs and employers in Montgomery County
Employers in Montgomery County had an average of 227,434 jobs covered by unemployment insurance in 2024, with average annual pay of $70,262, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages). The private industries with the most jobs that year were Retail trade (29,560), Accommodation and food services (27,422), and Health care and social assistance (27,289).
Distance to the EEOC Houston District Office
The EEOC Houston District Office is located at 1919 Smith Street, 7th Floor, Houston, TX 77002. Conroe is about 40 miles in a straight line from that office, or about 42 miles by road, according to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission field office location data and distance calculations based on Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Population growth in Conroe and Montgomery County
Conroe's estimated population was 114,581 on July 1, 2024, up from 89,973 at the April 2020 census base, a 27.4% increase, according to U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates. Montgomery County's estimated population was 749,613 on July 1, 2024, up from 620,567 at the April 2020 census base, a 20.8% increase.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2024 annual averages), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, field office locations and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Employment & Labor Cases in Conroe, TX
Conroe's diverse economy, anchored by oil and gas companies, healthcare systems, and government employers, generates numerous employment law disputes. The city's rapid growth has brought increased workplace discrimination, wage theft, and wrongful termination cases. Montgomery County's business-friendly environment attracts employers who may not always comply with federal and state labor laws.
Common Employment & Labor Matters in Conroe
Employment attorneys protect workers from illegal workplace practices including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage theft.
Why Hire a Local Employment & Labor Attorney in Conroe?
They understand how area employers operate and can leverage knowledge of local business practices in your case.
Texas Employment & Labor Laws & Deadlines
Texas follows a 180-day deadline for filing discrimination complaints with the Texas Workforce Commission, while wage claims must generally be filed within two years. See our Texas employment & labor page for more.
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