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Central Texas 7-County WDA Regional Economy Overview
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas offers services to job seekers, employers, veterans, school districts, youth & parents in need of childcare.
We proudly serve the seven-county region of Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills and San Saba.
Our career centers are located in Temple, Killeen, Lampasas, Rockdale and Cameron.
As WSCT, we’re helping create a brighter future for Central Texas.
Geographies: Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, San Saba, & Mills counties
Central Texas 7-County WDA Region - Data & Insights
7-County Region Population
553,613
Total Regional Employment
213,966
Avg. Earnings Per Job
$65.4K
Labor Force, Job Postings, & Wages
Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment by Region
| Area | Area Type | Labor Force | March 2024 Employment | March 2024 Unemployment | March 2024 Rate | February 2024 Labor Force | February 2024 Employment | February 2024 Unemployment | February 2024 Rate | March 2023 Labor Force | March 2023 Employment | March 2023 Unemployment | March 2023 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State | 15,276,869 | 14,653,971 | 622,898 | 4.1% | 15,295,403 | 14,629,674 | 665,729 | 4.4% | 15,058,520 | 14,453,735 | 604,785 | 4% |
| Killeen-Temple | MSA | 187,954 | 179,491 | 8,463 | 4.5% | 188,548 | 179,369 | 9,179 | 4.9% | 185,411 | 176,633 | 8,778 | 4.7% |
| Central Texas | WDA | 207,140 | 197,895 | 9,245 | 4.5% | 207,797 | 197,734 | 10,063 | 4.8% | 204,490 | 194,952 | 9,538 | 4.7% |
| Bell | County | 153,002 | 146,081 | 6,921 | 4.5% | 153,494 | 145,980 | 7,514 | 4.9% | 150,988 | 143,720 | 7,268 | 4.8% |
| Coryell | County | 25,295 | 24,126 | 1,169 | 4.6% | 25,359 | 24,110 | 1,249 | 4.9% | 24,893 | 23,747 | 1,146 | 4.6% |
| Hamilton | County | 3,885 | 3,749 | 136 | 3.5% | 3,919 | 3,761 | 158 | 4% | 3,903 | 3,762 | 141 | 3.6% |
| Lampasas | County | 9,657 | 9,284 | 373 | 3.9% | 9,695 | 9,279 | 416 | 4.3% | 9,530 | 9,166 | 364 | 3.8% |
| Milam | County | 11,154 | 10,670 | 484 | 4.3% | 11,162 | 10,618 | 544 | 4.9% | 11,046 | 10,583 | 463 | 4.2% |
| Mills | County | 1,910 | 1,835 | 75 | 3.9% | 1,898 | 1,816 | 82 | 4.3% | 1,912 | 1,834 | 78 | 4.1% |
| San Saba | County | 2,237 | 2,150 | 87 | 3.9% | 2,270 | 2,170 | 100 | 4.4% | 2,218 | 2,140 | 78 | 3.5% |
Top Current Unemployment Industries:
- Frozen specialty food manufacturing
- Telemarketing bureaus and other contact centers
- Temporary help services
- Limited-service restaurants
- General automotive repair
Unemployment by Gender:
- Male: 572
- Female: 626
- Gender Unknown: 3
Unemployment by Week
7-County Central TX Region (hover to display values)
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
7-County Region (hover to display values)
Job Postings by Industry
7-County Region
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 2,302 | -3.4% |
| Retail Trade | 1,317 | -8.8% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 909 | -5.9% |
| Educational Services | 691 | 16.6% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 643 | -17.9% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 558 | -44.4% |
| Manufacturing | 472 | -0.4% |
| Construction | 300 | -14.7% |
| Public Administration | 290 | -28.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 283 | -12.7% |
| Finance and Insurance | 276 | -0.7% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 237 | -7.2% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 189 | -5.8% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 139 | -5.8% |
| Information | 103 | 1% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 99 | 15.2% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 28 | 3.6% |
| Utilities | 17 | -17.6% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 14 | -35.7% |
Top 20 Companies
7-County Region
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change | Median Salary | Median Max Salary | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Health | 789 | 23.1% | $218,400 | $219,008 | 4.47 |
| Cefco | 299 | 18.4% | $39,552 | $41,600 | 2.78 |
| AdventHealth | 135 | -8.9% | $81,664 | $83,712 | 3.99 |
| Walmart | 106 | -63.2% | $44,416 | $54,144 | 2 |
| Central Texas College | 102 | 21.6% | $41,600 | $41,600 | 3.98 |
| Klein Independent School District | 100 | 7% | 1.82 | ||
| H-E-B | 93 | 10.8% | 2.82 | ||
| Killeen Isd | 86 | 11.6% | $43,160 | $43,008 | 2.52 |
| McLane Company | 76 | -28.9% | $80,128 | $94,976 | 3.41 |
| Copperas Cove Isd | 73 | 38.4% | $28,288 | $28,288 | 2 |
| State Of Texas | 69 | -42% | $50,048 | $55,040 | 2.54 |
| Aveanna Healthcare | 64 | -178.1% | $62,336 | $62,208 | 4.36 |
| Zt Systems | 64 | -307.8% | 3.52 | ||
| Dollar General | 54 | 20.4% | 1.57 | ||
| AccentCare | 53 | -1.9% | $30,080 | $35,456 | 4.36 |
| City Of Temple | 53 | 1.9% | $40,832 | $42,368 | 2.36 |
| First National Bank Texas | 53 | 0% | 3.68 | ||
| Temple Independent School District | 52 | 34.6% | $62,336 | $71,040 | 1.17 |
| Dha Group | 50 | -34% | $65,024 | $71,424 | 3.2 |
| Coryell County Memorial Hospital Authority | 49 | 26.5% | $62,336 | $73,088 | 2.12 |
SOC code derived
Occupation Workforce Data (7-County Region)
Occupation Concentration
7-County Region
| Occupation | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 28,800 | $60,939 | $40.46 | 1.15 | 34.71% |
| Sales and Related | 27,576 | $32,810 | $30.03 | 0.85 | 10.24% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 24,008 | $35,616 | $19.05 | 0.81 | -1.24% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 22,498 | $36,398 | $24.69 | 0.99 | 17.87% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 18,338 | $23,853 | $12.73 | 1.04 | 2.2% |
| Military-only | 18,191 | $35,361 | $23.27 | 14.55 | 3.62% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 17,850 | $69,336 | $48.56 | 0.82 | 43.44% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 17,154 | $73,830 | $50.21 | 1.26 | 9.34% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 15,800 | $54,716 | $26.06 | 1.2 | 2.1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 12,876 | $40,651 | $25.04 | 1.06 | 0.71% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 12,592 | $46,265 | $24.45 | 1.27 | 4.63% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 9,106 | $28,118 | $16.36 | 0.94 | 8.78% |
| Personal Care and Service | 9,045 | $26,227 | $18.87 | 0.97 | 14.63% |
| Healthcare Support | 8,651 | $28,134 | $15.64 | 0.79 | 6.11% |
| Production | 8,314 | $36,028 | $19.74 | 0.65 | 1.68% |
| Protective Service | 6,523 | $45,498 | $24.23 | 1.34 | -2.87% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 5,178 | $39,462 | $30.49 | 0.6 | 9.59% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 4,717 | $76,497 | $40.79 | 0.62 | 15.52% |
| Community and Social Service | 3,616 | $49,389 | $26.77 | 0.86 | 1.52% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 2,482 | $75,170 | $42.21 | 0.65 | 9.55% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,104 | $25,984 | $17.02 | 1.12 | -7.46% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,914 | $70,170 | $40.39 | 0.76 | 16.41% |
| Legal | 1,173 | $75,492 | $52.28 | 0.53 | 9.5% |
NAICS code derived
Industry Workforce Data (7-County Region)
Industry Characteristics
7-County Region
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2022 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2022 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 76,158 | $70,375 | 2.43 | -2.59% | 9607.18M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27,401 | $88,385 | 0.89 | 9.04% | 2675.68M |
| Retail Trade | 26,816 | $38,941 | 1.07 | 11.39% | 1695.93M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 19,417 | $22,654 | 1 | 11.35% | 701.51M |
| Construction | 16,718 | $60,574 | 1.08 | 21.43% | 1199.26M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 14,789 | $31,490 | 0.96 | 10.26% | 506.54M |
| Finance and Insurance | 14,762 | $54,024 | 0.85 | 31.11% | 1164.19M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12,033 | $47,914 | 0.75 | 45.02% | 774.09M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 11,740 | $44,626 | 0.76 | 33.42% | 653.89M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 10,591 | $34,823 | 0.63 | 28.81% | 464.01M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10,451 | $68,230 | 0.5 | 23.79% | 886.53M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 10,355 | $27,061 | 2.23 | -0.68% | 414.45M |
| Manufacturing | 9,652 | $66,967 | 0.55 | 5.8% | 1069.71M |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,103 | $79,349 | 0.69 | 10.47% | 1262.25M |
| Educational Services | 4,169 | $38,154 | 0.65 | 11.89% | 174.59M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,901 | $18,395 | 0.49 | 11.24% | 68.86M |
| Information | 1,946 | $63,433 | 0.38 | 11.31% | 292.9M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,350 | $105,927 | 0.35 | 23.74% | 145.9M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 792 | $51,849 | 0.58 | 4.53% | 110.24M |
| Utilities | 556 | $114,369 | 0.7 | -23.31% | 232.67M |
NAICS code derived
Occupational Wage Data (7-County Region)
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
7-County Region
Legal
$45,399
$132,584
Computer and Mathematical
$54,763
$106,412
Management
$28,017
$106,404
Business and Financial Operations
$46,115
$103,629
Architecture and Engineering
$56,614
$101,324
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$52,577
$101,061
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$50,988
$96,036
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$21,152
$72,231
Community and Social Service
$39,205
$65,793
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$33,715
$62,283
Educational Instruction and Library
$32,334
$60,858
Military-only
$21,944
$60,751
Protective Service
$39,400
$60,270
Sales and Related
$23,174
$59,740
Construction and Extraction
$31,360
$56,029
Transportation and Material Moving
$27,638
$50,157
Production
$28,587
$46,008
Office and Administrative Support
$28,385
$45,546
Personal Care and Service
$19,183
$41,391
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$16,182
$37,859
Healthcare Support
$20,865
$36,127
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$22,386
$35,161
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$20,092
$28,990
Skills Demand & Education
Population by Educational Attainment
7-County Region
Job Postings by Educational Attainment
7-County Region
Degrees by Program
7-County Region (total completions)
| Description | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,253 | 3.7K 5.3K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,243 | 0.2K 1.2K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,056 | 0.3K 1.1K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 968 | 0.5K 1K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 458 | 0.1K 0.5K |
| Education | 190 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 175 | 0.2K 0.2K |
| Psychology | 140 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 114 | 0.2K 0.1K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 91 | 0K 0.1K |
Postings vs. Hires by Occupation
7-County Region
Total Postings
Total Hires
7-County Region
In-Demand Skills
Top 20 Skills
7-County Region
| Skill | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 913 | -15.7% |
| Restaurant Operation | 640 | 1.7% |
| Merchandising | 571 | -2.5% |
| Marketing | 426 | 3.8% |
| Pediatrics | 319 | 4.7% |
| Cash Handling | 315 | 11.4% |
| Auditing | 303 | -17.8% |
| Infection Control | 299 | 4.3% |
| Cash Register | 296 | -4.4% |
| Housekeeping | 296 | -11.1% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 295 | 0.3% |
| Data Entry | 289 | 20.8% |
| Home Health Care | 282 | -44.3% |
| Warehousing | 280 | -8.2% |
| Inventory Management | 268 | 10.8% |
| Nursing Care | 256 | -6.3% |
| Selling Techniques | 251 | -47.4% |
| Medical Records | 250 | -22.8% |
| Treatment Planning | 248 | -15.7% |
| Rehabilitation | 246 | -2.4% |
Net commuters is the number of people commuting into or out of the area. For negative values, there are more people commuting out for work than in. For positive values, there are more commuters coming in than out.
Commuting Patterns by County
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
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2022 Jobs
2022 Resident Workers
2022 Net Commuters
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