Target Industries
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 8,247 | $93,768 | 1.26 | 1.61% |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 2,547 | $98,609 | 0.68 | 43.47% |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 568 | $38,529 | 0.33 | 5.28% |
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
Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Median Salary | 2024 Average Hourly Wage | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5,980 | $94,571 | $44.01 | 1.35 | 32.37% |
| Elementary School Teacher | 2,477 | $60,211 | $27.96 | 1.36 | -10.4% |
| Software Developer | 709 | $117,537 | $56.65 | 0.3 | 71.01% |
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!