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North Central Texas Workforce Development Area (4) Labor Market Information, 2021 - 2031
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State Career
Cluster		Program of StudySOCOccupational TitleGrowth
Rate		Median
Annual
Wage		Growth
Wage Category		Annual
Average
Employment
2021		Annual
Average
Employment
2031		Total
Annual
Openings		Competitive
Education
Requirement
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Graphic Design and Interactive Media15-1252Software Developers81%$119,123ABOVE/ABOVE14,72026,5792,599Associate degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Graphic Design and Interactive Media15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers69%$71,592ABOVE/ABOVE9001,522167Associate degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		27-1021Commercial and Industrial Designers68%$61,237ABOVE/ABOVE10617821Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications, Graphic Design and
Interactive Media		27-1011Art Directors57%$62,996ABOVE/ABOVE7151,121144Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Graphic Design and Interactive Media27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators54%$51,730ABOVE/ABOVE29745758Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		27-3099Media and Communication Workers,
All Other		52%$69,962ABOVE/ABOVE10415918Associate degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Graphic Design and Interactive Media27-1022Fashion Designers49%$44,990ABOVE/ABOVE11116520Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		27-4099Media and Communication Equipment
Workers, All Other		43%$72,931ABOVE/ABOVE10815418Associate degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications, Graphic Design and
Interactive Media		27-4032Film and Video Editors41%$53,604ABOVE/ABOVE27538744Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications, Graphic Design and
Interactive Media		27-2012Producers and Directors40%$63,907ABOVE/ABOVE7201,010113Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications27-4015Lighting Technicians37%$57,119ABOVE/ABOVE21293Industry-Based
Certification
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications27-4011Audio and Video Technicians35%$44,933ABOVE/ABOVE41756361Associate degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Graphic Design and Interactive Media27-1024Graphic Designers35%$47,454ABOVE/ABOVE1,9022,563270Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications27-3043Writers and Authors32%$45,041ABOVE/ABOVE1,0471,385158Bachelor's degree
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Arts, Audio Visual
Technology and
Communication		Digital Communications27-3041Editors30%$50,490ABOVE/ABOVE58876591Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Programming and Software Development15-2051Data Scientists123%$99,498ABOVE/ABOVE1,0872,428268Master's degree
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Information
Technology		Programming and Software Development15-1243Database Architects98%$142,428ABOVE/ABOVE5901,167125Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity15-1212Information Security Analysts81%$121,482ABOVE/ABOVE1,7673,192324Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity, Programming and Software
Development, Web Development		15-1252Software Developers81%$119,123ABOVE/ABOVE14,72026,5792,599Associate degree
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Information
Technology		15-1299Computer Occupations, All Other75%$81,178ABOVE/ABOVE4,2347,403769Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Web Development15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers69%$71,592ABOVE/ABOVE9001,522167Associate degree
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity, Information Technology Support and
Services, Networking Systems, Programming and
Software Development, Web Development		11-3021Computer and Information Systems
Managers		68%$155,657ABOVE/ABOVE5,7729,669983Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Web Development15-1254Web Developers57%$67,612ABOVE/ABOVE8081,267124Associate degree
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Information
Technology		Programming and Software Development, Web
Development		15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts
and Testers		55%$94,677ABOVE/ABOVE2,4733,834364Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity, Information Technology Support and
Services, Programming and Software Development		15-1232Computer User Support Specialists40%$53,315ABOVE/ABOVE7,75210,8891,041Industry-Based
Certification
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity, Networking Systems15-1211Computer Systems Analysts38%$102,045ABOVE/ABOVE5,8308,063718Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Networking Systems15-1241Computer Network Architects35%$130,025ABOVE/ABOVE1,8592,510203Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity, Networking Systems15-1244Network and Computer Systems
Administrators		34%$83,371ABOVE/ABOVE3,3704,527385Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Programming and Software Development15-1242Database Administrators31%$103,772ABOVE/ABOVE8731,14297Bachelor's degree
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Information
Technology		Cybersecurity, Information Technology Support and
Services, Networking Systems		15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists26%$71,927ABOVE/ABOVE1,5021,894180Associate degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		27-2021Athletes and Sports Competitors115%$651,346ABOVE/ABOVE22648580Some college, no
degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Travel, Tourism, and Attractions11-2011Advertising and Promotions Managers77%$88,871ABOVE/ABOVE23742054Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Travel, Tourism, and Attractions11-2021Marketing Managers67%$119,233ABOVE/ABOVE2,7694,621531Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Lodging and Resort Management11-9072Entertainment and Recreation
Managers, Except Gambling		65%$63,156ABOVE/ABOVE15826135Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Travel, Tourism, and Attractions13-1161Market Research Analysts and
Marketing Specialists		65%$60,011ABOVE/ABOVE5,0088,252990Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Lodging and Resort Management, Travel, Tourism,
and Attractions		43-4181Reservation and Transportation Ticket
Agents and Travel Clerks		57%$47,731ABOVE/ABOVE559878125High school
diploma or GED
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Lodging and Resort Management13-1121Meeting, Convention, and Event
Planners		56%$49,348ABOVE/ABOVE8571,336167Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Lodging and Resort Management11-3013Facilities Managers51%$94,084ABOVE/ABOVE6891,038108Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Culinary Arts, Lodging and Resort Management11-1021General and Operations Managers49%$87,310ABOVE/ABOVE31,74647,4055,196Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Travel, Tourism, and Attractions13-1131Fundraisers48%$46,534ABOVE/ABOVE53178788Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Lodging and Resort Management11-3012Administrative Services Managers43%$100,391ABOVE/ABOVE1,6142,301235Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Lodging and Resort Management11-9081Lodging Managers40%$68,265ABOVE/ABOVE22731741Bachelor's degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		Culinary Arts, Lodging and Resort Management11-9051Food Service Managers28%$56,879ABOVE/ABOVE1,9342,484323Some college, no
degree
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Hospitality and
Tourism		11-9071Gambling Managers17%$75,683ABOVE/ABOVE17203Some college, no
degree
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EngineeringElectrical Engineering49-9062Medical Equipment Repairers95%$47,723ABOVE/ABOVE459896119Associate degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations17-2131Materials Engineers73%$100,849ABOVE/ABOVE21336738Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations17-3024Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics
Technologists and Technicians		71%$48,468ABOVE/ABOVE6210514Associate degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations17-2031Bioengineers and Biomedical
Engineers		59%$63,969ABOVE/ABOVE8513512Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringCivil Engineering17-2081Environmental Engineers54%$95,794ABOVE/ABOVE12118618Master's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations27-3042Technical Writers50%$73,269ABOVE/ABOVE35152558Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringGeospatial Engineering and Land Surveying19-2042Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and
Geographers		49%$109,369ABOVE/ABOVE18527731Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations17-2112Industrial Engineers48%$98,167ABOVE/ABOVE1,9812,935250Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Civil Engineering17-2051Civil Engineers46%$83,889ABOVE/ABOVE1,6952,480222Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringGeospatial Engineering and Land Surveying19-3022Survey Researchers46%$51,072ABOVE/ABOVE38556Master's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations17-2171Petroleum Engineers44%$130,137ABOVE/ABOVE39557053Bachelor's degree
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Engineering17-3029Engineering Technologists and
Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other		42%$57,002ABOVE/ABOVE47166978Associate degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering		11-9041Architectural and Engineering
Managers		42%$161,941ABOVE/ABOVE1,3091,853169Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Electrical Engineering17-2072Electronics Engineers, Except
Computer		40%$123,932ABOVE/ABOVE1,0851,515127Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering		17-3027Mechanical Engineering Technologists
and Technicians		40%$61,271ABOVE/ABOVE23032137Associate degree
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EngineeringCivil Engineering17-3011Architectural and Civil Drafters40%$56,179ABOVE/ABOVE9531,330174Associate degree
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EngineeringElectrical Engineering17-3012Electrical and Electronics Drafters38%$57,997ABOVE/ABOVE26336341Associate degree
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Engineering17-2111Health and Safety Engineers, Except
Mining Safety Engineers and
Inspectors		33%$110,446ABOVE/ABOVE15620616Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringCivil Engineering17-2151Mining and Geological Engineers,
Including Mining Safety Engineers		31%$115,261ABOVE/ABOVE22293Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Civil Engineering17-3022Civil Engineering Technologists and
Technicians		29%$58,322ABOVE/ABOVE45959267Associate degree
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Engineering17-2199Engineers, All Other29%$105,663ABOVE/ABOVE8841,14293Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering		17-2141Mechanical Engineers29%$98,236ABOVE/ABOVE1,3241,708133Bachelor's degree
69
EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering		17-2011Aerospace Engineers28%$116,465ABOVE/ABOVE41252842Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations, Electrical Engineering17-2071Electrical Engineers27%$96,257ABOVE/ABOVE1,4261,813141Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringEngineering Foundations17-3026Industrial Engineering Technologists
and Technicians		27%$56,183ABOVE/ABOVE34243348Associate degree
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EngineeringCivil Engineering17-1022Surveyors26%$59,765ABOVE/ABOVE30538635Bachelor's degree
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EngineeringElectrical Engineering49-2021Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment
Installers and Repairers		26%$54,994ABOVE/ABOVE15219224Associate degree
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EngineeringCivil Engineering19-3051Urban and Regional Planners23%$73,064ABOVE/ABOVE17621721Master's degree
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EngineeringCivil Engineering17-3031Surveying and Mapping Technicians20%$45,412ABOVE/ABOVE54565487Associate degree
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EngineeringMechanical and Aerospace Engineering17-3013Mechanical Drafters20%$61,878ABOVE/ABOVE31237338Associate degree
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Architecture and
Construction		47-2072Pile Driver Operators97%$60,387ABOVE/ABOVE7013719High school
diploma or GED
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Architecture and
Construction		Electrical49-2098Security and Fire Alarm Systems
Installers		75%$45,201ABOVE/ABOVE5861,026137Industry-Based
Certification
79
Architecture and
Construction		Electrical49-2022Telecommunications Equipment
Installers and Repairers, Except Line
Installers		50%$47,976ABOVE/ABOVE1,6842,533328Industry-Based
Certification
80
Architecture and
Construction		Construction Management and Inspection13-1082Project Management Specialists49%$91,153ABOVE/ABOVE7,83211,6641,195Bachelor's degree
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Architecture and
Construction		47-2161Plasterers and Stucco Masons49%$46,524ABOVE/ABOVE18727832No formal
education
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Architecture and
Construction		Electrical49-9052Telecommunications Line Installers
and Repairers		47%$50,295ABOVE/ABOVE1,1371,669206Industry-Based
Certification
83
Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 17-2051Civil Engineers46%$83,889ABOVE/ABOVE1,6952,480222Bachelor's degree
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Architecture and
Construction		49-9092Commercial Divers46%$51,078ABOVE/ABOVE12172Industry-Based
Certification
85
Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 17-1012Landscape Architects42%$58,953ABOVE/ABOVE15522022Bachelor's degree
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Architecture and
Construction		Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Sheet Metal,
Masonry, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Construction
Management and Inspection, Architectural Drafting
and Design 		11-9021Construction Managers41%$75,604ABOVE/ABOVE5,3027,483716Bachelor's degree
87
Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 17-3011Architectural and Civil Drafters40%$56,179ABOVE/ABOVE9531,330174Associate degree
88
Architecture and
Construction		Masonry47-2051Cement Masons and Concrete
Finishers		38%$46,397ABOVE/ABOVE1,9512,687292No formal
education
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Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 17-1011Architects, Except Landscape and
Naval		37%$78,029ABOVE/ABOVE8121,11197Bachelor's degree
90
Architecture and
Construction		Carpentry, Construction Management and Inspection47-4011Construction and Building Inspectors34%$59,658ABOVE/ABOVE9521,278174Industry-Based
Certification
91
Architecture and
Construction		HVAC and Sheet Metal49-9021Heating, Air Conditioning, and
Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers		34%$47,575ABOVE/ABOVE3,2724,391483Industry-Based
Certification
92
Architecture and
Construction		Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Sheet Metal,
Masonry, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Construction
Management and Inspection		13-1051Cost Estimators33%$64,042ABOVE/ABOVE1,7302,299245Bachelor's degree
93
Architecture and
Construction		Electrical47-2111Electricians33%$49,374ABOVE/ABOVE5,1336,804801Industry-Based
Certification
94
Architecture and
Construction		Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Sheet Metal,
Masonry, Plumbing and Pipefitting, Construction
Management and Inspection		47-1011First-Line Supervisors of Construction
Trades and Extraction Workers		30%$60,485ABOVE/ABOVE6,9108,965977Some college, no
degree
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Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 17-3022Civil Engineering Technologists and
Technicians		29%$58,322ABOVE/ABOVE45959267Associate degree
96
Architecture and
Construction		Plumbing and Pipefitting47-2152Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters28%$53,279ABOVE/ABOVE3,7334,769540Industry-Based
Certification
97
Architecture and
Construction		51-8021Stationary Engineers and Boiler
Operators		27%$57,319ABOVE/ABOVE13016422Industry-Based
Certification
98
Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 17-1022Surveyors26%$59,765ABOVE/ABOVE30538635Bachelor's degree
99
Architecture and
Construction		47-2142Paperhangers25%$51,433ABOVE/ABOVE31394High school
diploma or GED
100
Architecture and
Construction		Architectural Drafting and Design 27-1025Interior Designers23%$55,599ABOVE/ABOVE70386386Bachelor's degree