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Target Industries

Industry
2024 Jobs
2024 Average Earnings Per Worker
2024 LQ (Industry Concentration)
2019-2024 % Change in Jobs
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
8,277
$94,317
1.26
2.07%
Computer Systems Design and Related Services
2,593
$98,319
0.69
46.08%
Elementary and Secondary Schools
575
$37,349
0.34
6.79%
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(Updated 09-23-2025)
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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)
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Focus Occupations

Profession
2024 Jobs
2024 Median Salary
2024 Average Hourly Wage
2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration)
2019-2024 % Change in Jobs
Registered Nurse
6,005
$94,617
$44.01
1.35
33%
Elementary School Teacher
2,490
$60,320
$27.95
1.37
-9.89%
Software Developer
707
$117,627
$56.74
0.3
70.1%
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(Updated 09-23-2025)
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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) 
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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!

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