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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
553,069
Total Regional Employment
215,725
Avg. Earnings Per Job
$66.5K
Labor Force, Job Postings, & Wages
Labor Force, Employment, & Unemployment by Region
| Area | Area Type | Labor Force Oct 24 | Employment Oct 24 | Unemployment Oct 24 | Rate Oct 24 | Labor Force Sep 24 | Employment Sep 24 | Unemployment Sep 24 | Rate Sep 24 | Labor Force Oct 23 | Employment Oct 23 | Unemployment Oct 23 | Rate Oct 23 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | State | 15,573,854 | 14,931,539 | 642,315 | 4.1% | 15,552,790 | 14,919,847 | 632,943 | 4.1% | 15,123,857 | 14,559,493 | 564,364 | 3.7% |
| Killeen-Temple | MSA | 190,048 | 180,894 | 9,154 | 4.8% | 189,679 | 180,691 | 8,988 | 4.7% | 186,243 | 178,433 | 7,810 | 4.2% |
| Central Texas | WDA | 209,359 | 199,386 | 9,973 | 4.8% | 209,098 | 199,316 | 9,782 | 4.7% | 204,908 | 196,387 | 8,521 | 4.2% |
| Bell | County | 154,767 | 147,244 | 7,523 | 4.9% | 154,466 | 147,058 | 7,408 | 4.8% | 151,655 | 145,259 | 6,396 | 4.2% |
| Coryell | County | 25,541 | 24,309 | 1,232 | 4.8% | 25,477 | 24,285 | 1,192 | 4.7% | 25,042 | 23,977 | 1,065 | 4.3% |
| Hamilton | County | 3,892 | 3,751 | 141 | 3.6% | 3,881 | 3,743 | 138 | 3.6% | 3,828 | 3,713 | 115 | 3% |
| Lampasas | County | 9,740 | 9,341 | 399 | 4.1% | 9,736 | 9,348 | 388 | 4% | 9,546 | 9,197 | 349 | 3.7% |
| Milam | County | 11,351 | 10,836 | 515 | 4.5% | 11,411 | 10,907 | 504 | 4.4% | 10,822 | 10,375 | 447 | 4.1% |
| Mills | County | 1,851 | 1,773 | 78 | 4.2% | 1,879 | 1,809 | 70 | 3.7% | 1,833 | 1,769 | 64 | 3.5% |
| San Saba | County | 2,217 | 2,132 | 85 | 3.8% | 2,248 | 2,166 | 82 | 3.6% | 2,182 | 2,097 | 85 | 3.9% |
Top Current Unemployment Industries:
- Frozen specialty food manufacturing
- Limited-service restaurants
- Temporary help services
- Professional employer organizations
- General automotive repair
Unemployment by Gender:
- Male: 709
- Female: 617
- Gender Unknown: 1
Unemployment by 30-Day Rolling Period
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 | 2,267 | 2.8% |
| Retail Trade | 1,182 | -12.2% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 668 | -11.2% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 526 | 4.4% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 516 | -3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 442 | -1.4% |
| Educational Services | 377 | -22.8% |
| Public Administration | 301 | -11.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 276 | 0% |
| Construction | 273 | -26.4% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 273 | -3.7% |
| Finance and Insurance | 268 | -16% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 175 | -11.4% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 124 | -0.8% |
| Information | 101 | -10.9% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 25 | 0% |
| Utilities | 22 | 36.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 19 | -10.5% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 14 | 0% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 6 | -116.7% |
Top 20 Companies
7-County Region
| Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Health | 899 | 4.3% |
| Cefco | 253 | -47% |
| Walmart | 219 | 1.8% |
| Central Texas College | 145 | -3.4% |
| KBR | 111 | 15.3% |
| AdventHealth | 83 | -12% |
| McLane Company | 81 | -11.1% |
| Norman Regional Hospital | 80 | |
| State Of Texas | 78 | -23.1% |
| Wilsonart | 69 | 20.3% |
| Taco Bell | 63 | 63.5% |
| Touchstone Communities | 59 | 10.2% |
| Killeen Independent School District | 54 | -38.9% |
| City Of Temple | 49 | -26.5% |
| AccentCare | 47 | -17% |
| Encompass Health | 44 | -2.3% |
| First National Bank Texas | 42 | -16.7% |
| Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care | 42 | -2.4% |
| Sam's Club | 41 | 24.4% |
| H-E-B | 40 | 22.5% |
SOC code derived
Occupation Workforce Data (7-County Region)
Occupation Concentration
7-County Region
| Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 29,185 | $61,696 | $40.72 | 1.14 | 36.54% |
| Sales and Related | 27,022 | $33,828 | $30.69 | 0.83 | 7.46% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 23,923 | $37,066 | $19.69 | 0.81 | -1.33% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 23,366 | $38,230 | $25.53 | 1.03 | 21.08% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 18,274 | $25,512 | $13.51 | 1.01 | 1.38% |
| Military-only | 18,156 | $35,353 | $23.26 | 14.53 | 3.42% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 18,132 | $79,918 | $51.5 | 1.31 | 16.43% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 17,914 | $69,632 | $47.56 | 0.81 | 44.34% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 16,107 | $57,472 | $26.35 | 1.2 | 3.48% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 12,917 | $47,090 | $24.98 | 1.3 | 8.27% |
| Construction and Extraction | 12,786 | $41,956 | $25.64 | 1.05 | 0.94% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 8,992 | $29,299 | $16.7 | 0.93 | 7.23% |
| Personal Care and Service | 8,970 | $27,135 | $19.36 | 0.95 | 12.67% |
| Production | 8,502 | $38,472 | $20.51 | 0.67 | 4.4% |
| Healthcare Support | 8,485 | $30,656 | $16.84 | 0.76 | 5.01% |
| Protective Service | 6,154 | $50,938 | $26.3 | 1.26 | -7.23% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 5,375 | $38,148 | $29.76 | 0.62 | 15.61% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 4,632 | $80,243 | $42.85 | 0.6 | 12.71% |
| Community and Social Service | 3,976 | $49,518 | $27.29 | 0.92 | 11.32% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 2,515 | $78,472 | $43.23 | 0.66 | 8.04% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,062 | $26,585 | $17.26 | 1.12 | -7.76% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 1,995 | $71,053 | $40.69 | 0.77 | 18.83% |
| Legal | 1,116 | $74,750 | $53.6 | 0.5 | 3.06% |
NAICS code derived
Industry Workforce Data (7-County Region)
Industry Characteristics
7-County Region
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 76,499 | $72,838 | 2.41 | -2.15% | 10356.37M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27,520 | $91,689 | 0.87 | 9.51% | 2823.27M |
| Retail Trade | 26,994 | $39,288 | 1.07 | 12.13% | 1938.58M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 19,531 | $23,536 | 0.99 | 12% | 696.32M |
| Construction | 16,949 | $63,484 | 1.09 | 23.11% | 1346.76M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 14,799 | $32,092 | 0.95 | 10.33% | 537.08M |
| Finance and Insurance | 14,705 | $54,915 | 0.85 | 30.6% | 1218.24M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 12,458 | $44,891 | 0.81 | 41.58% | 853.09M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12,079 | $50,139 | 0.76 | 45.57% | 911.6M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10,573 | $70,613 | 0.5 | 25.24% | 941.86M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 10,498 | $36,397 | 0.63 | 27.68% | 463.64M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 10,369 | $27,617 | 2.23 | -0.56% | 562.73M |
| Manufacturing | 9,818 | $69,674 | 0.56 | 7.63% | 1161.7M |
| Wholesale Trade | 6,036 | $82,731 | 0.68 | 9.26% | 1224.76M |
| Educational Services | 4,013 | $39,730 | 0.6 | 7.7% | 185.82M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2,946 | $16,815 | 0.49 | 12.97% | 67.49M |
| Information | 2,004 | $69,510 | 0.4 | 14.64% | 412.97M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,468 | $111,059 | 0.38 | 34.53% | 183.09M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 802 | $56,144 | 0.58 | 5.87% | 142.12M |
| Utilities | 672 | $111,089 | 0.83 | -7.33% | 303.26M |
NAICS code derived
Occupational Wage Data (7-County Region)
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
7-County Region
Legal
$45,021
$131,977
Computer and Mathematical
$54,923
$114,343
Management
$28,990
$109,841
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$56,386
$106,042
Architecture and Engineering
$57,885
$104,893
Business and Financial Operations
$47,086
$103,946
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$50,629
$98,199
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$21,501
$69,074
Community and Social Service
$40,195
$66,200
Protective Service
$42,552
$65,760
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$34,957
$65,560
Educational Instruction and Library
$33,305
$63,855
Sales and Related
$23,979
$61,362
Military-only
$21,939
$60,738
Construction and Extraction
$32,397
$57,484
Transportation and Material Moving
$29,684
$52,932
Production
$30,322
$47,519
Office and Administrative Support
$29,207
$47,090
Personal Care and Service
$20,202
$42,516
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$16,131
$39,044
Healthcare Support
$21,694
$38,151
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$22,656
$36,870
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$21,724
$30,658
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 | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,225 | 3.5K 5.2K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,440 | 0.1K 1.4K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 949 | 0.3K 0.9K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 947 | 0.4K 0.9K |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 349 | 0.1K 0.3K |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 212 | 0.2K 0.2K |
| Education | 195 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Psychology | 152 | 0.1K 0.2K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 124 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 119 | 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 | 897 | -7.2% |
| Merchandising | 611 | -3.3% |
| Restaurant Operation | 536 | -2.6% |
| Marketing | 398 | -8.3% |
| Treatment Planning | 391 | 5.9% |
| Pediatrics | 381 | -2.4% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 350 | -10.3% |
| Rehabilitation | 347 | 3.5% |
| Auditing | 320 | 0% |
| Billing | 303 | -8.3% |
| Inventory Management | 303 | 5.6% |
| Patient Education And Counseling | 297 | -4.7% |
| Warehousing | 297 | -11.1% |
| Selling Techniques | 292 | -4.5% |
| Infection Control | 291 | -6.2% |
| Cash Register | 289 | -8.7% |
| Cash Handling | 286 | -14% |
| Housekeeping | 278 | 7.2% |
| Data Entry | 275 | -6.2% |
| Psychology | 235 | 11.5% |
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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2023 Jobs
2023 Resident Workers
2023 Net Commuters
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