Texas - JOBS and Industries

I often get asked what sectors are the jobs concentrated in Texas??Good news is that with low taxes (no state income tax), pro-business regulatory environment, strong workforce, centrally located, well developed infrastructure, there are plenty of jobs available in various industries and locations across the state of Texas.

Some of the major employment industries in Texas include:

1. Energy: Texas is one of the largest producers of oil, natural gas, and electricity in the United States.?Texas employs a large number of people with over 300k* jobs reports in the oil/gas industry alone in 2020, according to Texas Workforce Commission website.?
2. Healthcare: Texas has a large world class and growing healthcare industry, with jobs available in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.?The healthcare industry in Texas employs a large number of people, with over 1.5 million healthcare jobs in the state in 2020, making it one of the largest employment sectors in the State.?
3. Technology: Texas is home to a number of technology companies, including Dell, HP, IBM, Oracle, Texas Instruments, Cisco Systems to name a few. The technology sector is a major employer in the state and continues to grow rapidly.?There are also many smaller technology companies and startups in the State.?Additionally, Texas is home to several research universities, think tanks and technology incubators, which help to foster the growth of new technology companies.?
4. Manufacturing: Texas has a large and diverse manufacturing sector, with jobs available in industries such as aerospace (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon), chemical & oil refining (ExxonMobil & Dow), automotive, and food processing to name a few.?According to Texas GDP, Texas had a manufacturing output of over $296 billion in 2019 **
5. Retail: Texas has a large retail sector, with jobs available in stores, malls, and other retail locations across the state.
6. Service: With a large service sector, jobs are available in industries such as restaurants, hotels, and finance.
7. Agriculture: Believe it or not but Texas is one of the largest agricultural states in the US and has a large agricultural sector.??According to the USDA, Texas is the leading state in production of cattle, corn, and hay.?It also ranks highly in the production of other agricultural products such as wheat, sorghum, pecans, peaches, and watermelons.?In 2020, Texas had a total of $16.9 billion in agriculture exports, ranking second after California.?In terms of total agricultural land, Texas ranks second behind Montana with over 130 millions acres of land dedicated to farming and ranching.?Texas also has a large number of farms, with over 250k farms in the State.***
8. Education: Texas has a large education sector, with jobs available in schools, colleges, and universities.?Public Education system alone includes more than 1,200 school districts and more than 8,700 individual campuses, according to The Texas Education Agency (TEA).?In 2018 Texas spent $57 billion on public education, which is among the highest in the Nation.?
9. Government: Texas has a large government sector, with jobs available in local, state and federal level.?The State of Texas employs over 300k people across a wide range of departments, including education, health and human services, transportation and public safety.?There are several federal agencies and military bases, including NASA, Lackland Air Force Base and Fort Hood Army Base.?

Major cities in Texas like Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio are likely to have a higher concentration of jobs in various industries, but many jobs are also available in smaller cities and rural areas across the state.

In short, Texas is a great place to live and work with a relatively low cost of living and plenty of opportunity for professional growth.?

*Most of the data in this article can be derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), a federal agency that produces official labor market statistics for the United States.?

**The source of Texas manufacturing output of $296 billion is from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, who researches and collects data on the economy of the Eleventh Federal Reserve District, which includes Texas.??

***The source of Texas Agriculture data is derived from Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).