Texas Career & Training Directory
Explore 218 careers with Texas-specific salary data, licensing requirements, and 25 accredited schools.
Top Careers in Texas
Texas's Energy, Healthcare, and Construction Economy Fuels Massive Career Demand
Texas is the second-largest economy in the United States, with a workforce shaped by three dominant forces: energy (oil, gas, and a rapidly growing renewable sector), a booming healthcare system serving 30 million residents, and relentless residential and commercial construction fueled by the highest net in-migration of any state. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex has become a major technology hub, with Oracle, AT&T, and Toyota North American headquarters relocating there. No state income tax and a business-friendly regulatory environment continue to attract new employers. Wages run near national medians, with energy and tech roles well above average.
Registered Nurse
- Median Salary
- $74,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +6.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 2–4 years (ADN or BSN)
Petroleum Engineer
- Median Salary
- $148,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +2.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Electrician
- Median Salary
- $61,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +10.8% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Construction Manager
- Median Salary
- $100,400/yr
- Job Growth
- +7.2% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Software Developer
- Median Salary
- $120,800/yr
- Job Growth
- +24.1% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Pipefitter
- Median Salary
- $64,200/yr
- Job Growth
- +4.5% (2022–2032)
- Training Time
- 4–5 years (apprenticeship)
Salary figures based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024/2025. Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032. State figures reflect Texas-specific wage data; individual employer pay varies.
Airline Pilot (Career Track) / Flight Student
DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cloud Technician / Cloud Engineer
Construction Manager / Superintendent
Database Administrator (DBA)
Schools in Texas
Houston Community College
One of the largest community college systems in the US with 23 campuses. Massive program array across Houston metro serv...
Lone Star College System
200+ programs including university transfer, job training, and online degrees. Serves Houston metro suburbs with 7 colle...
Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District)
Seven-campus district serving Dallas County. 100+ career and technical degrees and certificates. Includes El Centro, Eas...
Alamo Colleges District (San Antonio College)
Five-college district serving San Antonio and Bexar County. BS in Nursing offered through SAC. Extensive CTE programs in...
About Texas's Job Market
Texas's economy supports a strong demand for trained vocational professionals across healthcare, construction, technology, and transportation. The state's growing population drives steady openings for allied health workers, skilled tradespeople, and tech professionals.