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Target Industries

Industry2023 Jobs2023 Average Earnings Per Worker2023 LQ (Industry Concentration)2018-2023 % Change in Jobs
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals8,092
$91,481
1.27
1.47%
Computer Systems Design and Related Services2,454
$92,593
0.64
51.54%
Elementary and Secondary Schools570
$36,083
0.36
32.3%
(Updated 09-25-2024)

Central Texas has identified three industries that show significant growth projected over the next five to ten years:

  • Elementary and Secondary School (61111)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)
  • Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

Focus Occupations

Profession2023 Jobs2023 Median Salary2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration)2018-2023 % Change in Jobs
Registered Nurse
5,804
$84,935
1.34
37.84%
Elementary School Teacher
2,676
$61,552
1.45
-2.18%
Software Developer
768
$114,020
0.33
136.34%
(Updated 09-25-2024)

3 occupations have been chosen to be focused on, that lead to highly skilled, transferable, and compensated pathways. 

  • Registered Nurse (29-1141)
  • Elementary School Teacher (25-2021)
  • Software Developer (15-1252) 

What skills do you need for these 3 fields? What education, certificate, or other occupation can lead you further into these fields? Find occupation specific information below!