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10 Fastest Growing Jobs In Texas

By Chris Kolmar

May. 17, 2019

Texas is, and has been since its founding, a state in change. We’re growing, we’re progressing, we’re constantly on the move, it seems, financially, industrially, technologically, and of course, in the work force.

Some jobs that were popular fifty or sixty years ago are unheard of these days. Jobs that will be popular in fifty or sixty years — we may not even be able to guess.

But today, what we can guess are which jobs are going to be the most beneficial in one year, or even a few. Because we’ve crunched the data, and we’ve come up with a list of the fastest growing jobs in Texas.

Here are the top 10 fastest growing jobs in Texas, and below, we’ll show you the top 100:

Okay, so really–this is pretty cool. Who would have thought, even twenty years ago, that wind turbine service technicianss and statisticianss would be so in demand?

Not only does this mean we’re progressing in some important areas, but it also means you might just be able to snag yourself a more secure job.

We’ll get to the details of said jobs in a moment. First, here’s how we came up with this list.

How we determined the fastest growing jobs in Texas

Every couple of years each state’s Department of Labor works in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile projections for job growth by occupation. The government last completed this research in 2014 with projections going out until 2024.

Because this is America and the government never makes it easy, we had to gather the data from all the states individually to develop a master database.

We then identified the occupations in Texas that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 so that the jobs will still be relevant. This left us with data for 502 occupations in Texas.

Next, we ranked every occupation based on job growth, from 1 to 502.

At the end of the day, the data showed that wind turbine service technicianss will be the fastest growing job in Texas.

Why the fastest growing jobs in Texas matter

Sure, it’s certainly interesting to see what sort of trends jobs will take over the next decade, because jobs are a great way to see what direction Texas is heading.

But aside from being merely ‘interesting,’ it’s also good to note which jobs will be more secure, and more readily available now and in the coming years. If you’re looking for something that will last–take a look at this list.

From wind turbine service technicianss to statisticianss, these jobs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

And now, here’s a look at the 100 fastest growing jobs in the Lone Star State.

Detailed List Of The Fastest Growing Jobs In Texas

Rank	Job Title	Growth %	Average Wage	Jobs in 2024
1	Wind Turbine Technician	229.2%	$53,650	3,140
2	Statistician	151.4%	$75,830	2,090
3	Occupational Therapy Assistant	149.5%	$74,070	5,560
4	Nurse Practitioner	148.0%	$110,060	11,970
5	Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	145.5%	$77,370	6,650
6	Operations Analyst	145.0%	$82,260	11,570
7	Rod Buster	144.1%	$43,680	5,520
8	Physical Therapist Assistant	143.4%	$71,780	8,760
9	Cardiovascular Technician	142.9%	$54,230	6,530
10	Physician Assistant	142.8%	$97,420	8,510
11	Interpreter And Translator	142.6%	$50,670	6,930
12	Cartographer	141.7%	$63,480	2,040
13	Forensic Scientist	141.3%	$51,700	1,300
14	Home Health Aid	139.6%	$20,550	88,710
15	Personal Care Assistant	138.9%	$18,620	274,460
16	Biomedical Engineer	137.1%	$90,570	1,440
17	Audiologist	137.1%	$79,130	1,220
18	Web Developer	136.6%	$71,140	13,810
19	Crew Member	135.3%	$19,520	386,490
20	X-Ray Technician	135.3%	$42,430	8,860
21	Physical Therapist	134.7%	$95,240	17,660
22	Ophthalmic Technician	134.7%	$34,010	4,660
23	Physical Therapy Aide	134.5%	$25,820	7,450
24	Medical Assistant	134.3%	$30,270	74,690
25	Millwright	134.3%	$47,210	4,270
26	Phlebotomist	134.3%	$31,480	11,480
27	Assistant Manager	134.1%	$38,720	104,410
28	Actuarial Internship	134.0%	$121,300	1,420
29	Nurse Anesthetist	133.9%	$152,670	4,110
30	Miner	133.8%	$43,770	6,850
31	Occupational Therapist	133.7%	$96,800	10,920
32	Bartender	133.0%	$26,800	50,170
33	Speech-Language Pathology Internship	132.6%	$80,060	17,370
34	Kitchen Steward	132.5%	$20,990	7,050
35	Security Technician	132.4%	$44,840	9,400
36	Marketing Internship	132.4%	$78,440	37,830
37	Business Analyst	132.1%	$93,610	77,430
38	Medical Receptionist	132.1%	$32,050	110,800
39	Pipe Insulator	131.9%	$46,620	5,990
40	Radiation Therapist	131.4%	$73,270	1,590
41	Registered Nurse	131.2%	$70,390	258,880
42	Veterinary Technician	131.2%	$29,750	11,100
43	Information Security Analyst	131.2%	$92,890	9,460
44	Credit Counselor	130.9%	$51,380	4,240
45	Respiratory Therapist	130.7%	$58,070	14,120
46	Medical Laboratory Technician	130.7%	$40,060	15,200
47	Substance Abuse Counselor	130.3%	$41,090	5,290
48	Surgical Technician	130.0%	$46,330	12,560
49	Certified Nursing Assistant	130.0%	$25,410	108,950
50	Emergency Medical Technician	129.9%	$35,870	23,090
51	Medical Records Clerk	129.7%	$39,710	21,510
52	Executive Chef	129.6%	$46,730	10,720
53	Mechanical Installer	129.5%	$38,280	2,150
54	Hvac Technician	129.4%	$44,050	29,630
55	Medical Technologist	129.4%	$59,390	16,000
56	Sterile Processing Technician	129.3%	$32,780	4,280
57	Video Editor	129.1%	$59,520	1,510
58	Dietitian	128.9%	$59,010	5,580
59	Medical Director	128.8%	$104,740	25,400
60	Lineman	128.8%	$54,380	13,780
61	Marriage And Family Therapist	128.7%	$42,690	1,480
62	Barista	128.6%	$19,300	58,610
63	Food Preparer	128.5%	$21,700	78,260
64	Massage Therapist	128.5%	$40,310	12,540
65	Tree Trimmer	128.1%	$31,630	6,010
66	Health Educator	127.9%	$54,740	3,390
67	Electrician	127.8%	$46,410	73,240
68	Hostess	127.8%	$19,970	45,700
69	Roofer	127.6%	$33,230	8,420
70	Fabrication Department Supervisor	127.6%	$28,120	2,500
71	Industrial Mechanic	127.4%	$52,880	40,420
72	Instructor	127.4%	$39,170	27,070
73	Software Developer	127.4%	$104,910	63,120
74	Paralegal	127.1%	$54,480	28,250
75	Licensed Practical Nurse	126.7%	$46,110	87,610
76	Dental Assistant	126.7%	$35,770	32,320
77	Dental Hygienist	126.7%	$72,980	15,960
78	Mechanic	126.6%	$45,740	32,040
79	Dietetic Technician	126.6%	$25,560	2,330
80	Pesticides Applicator	126.5%	$38,710	2,340
81	Optician	126.5%	$32,110	7,790
82	Cement Mason	126.4%	$33,850	22,870
83	Driver	126.3%	$29,510	61,390
84	Gas Station Attendant	126.2%	$25,110	13,390
85	Mental Health Counselor	126.2%	$47,210	6,120
86	Landscaper	126.2%	$26,800	105,970
87	Billing Specialist	126.2%	$36,460	54,130
88	Orderly	126.2%	$24,030	5,880
89	Animal Care Technician	126.0%	$22,570	19,920
90	Cargo Agent	125.8%	$47,460	12,140
91	Construction Worker	125.8%	$30,400	163,250
92	Field Service Technician	125.6%	$39,620	3,430
93	Community Health Representative	125.6%	$41,400	4,900
94	Environmental Engineer	125.6%	$88,130	3,480
95	Painter	125.6%	$35,040	39,630
96	Server	125.5%	$23,250	256,870
97	Pharmacy Technician Internship	125.5%	$33,080	38,960
98	Counselor	125.5%	$60,900	8,510
99	Janitor	125.5%	$22,800	218,880
100	Mri Technologist	125.2%	$68,360	2,630

If you’re interested, you can read more about the Texas job scene here:

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Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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