Fastest growing jobs in Texas, 2024–34
Ranked by projected percent change in employment from 2024 to 2034 in Texas. Percent growth favours small occupations, so the openings column is often the more useful number — a fast-growing job with few openings is harder to enter than a flat one with many.
Where these projections come from: State projections are produced by Texas's own workforce agency and collected by Projections Central — the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes projections only at the national level. Methodology varies by state, so these are not directly comparable with the national figures. Wages remain BLS OEWS.
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Projections: Projections Central, 2024–34
| # | Occupation | MedianTexas | 10th–90th percentilemiddle half shaded darker | Growth 2024–34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse PractitionersMaster's degree | $131,670 | $96,880 – $161,980 | +51.4% |
| 2 | Wind Turbine Service TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $61,950 | $48,830 – $78,280 | +51.3% |
| 3 | Data ScientistsBachelor's degree | $122,090 | $64,540 – $170,780 | +47.5% |
| 4 | Solar Photovoltaic InstallersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $48,240 | $37,660 – $73,690 | +43.1% |
| 5 | Information Security AnalystsBachelor's degree | $129,890 | $77,990 – $178,550 | +41.2% |
| 6 | Operations Research AnalystsBachelor's degree | $90,710 | $57,840 – $164,570 | +36.8% |
| 7 | Computer and Information Research ScientistsMaster's degree | $121,210 | $65,480 – $204,250 | +36.5% |
| 8 | ActuariesBachelor's degree | $105,020 | $62,870 – $189,320 | +34.8% |
| 9 | Medical and Health Services ManagersBachelor's degree | $114,150 | $65,520 – $205,600 | +34.4% |
| 10 | Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $43,640 | $31,930 – $58,130 | +32.3% |
| 11 | Financial ExaminersBachelor's degree | $78,140 | $51,400 – $137,260 | +31.8% |
| 12 | Psychiatric TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $39,970 | $33,240 – $49,250 | +31.7% |
| 13 | Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent | $57,980 | $44,060 – $87,770 | +30.8% |
| 14 | LogisticiansBachelor's degree | $75,480 | $45,310 – $123,790 | +30.3% |
| 15 | Physician AssistantsMaster's degree | $134,550 | $102,650 – $169,000 | +30.0% |
| 16 | Physical Therapist AssistantsAssociate's degree | $78,000 | $43,900 – $99,640 | +29.5% |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems ManagersBachelor's degree | $171,530 | $106,390 – $277,160 | +28.7% |
| 18 | Occupational Therapy AssistantsAssociate's degree | $81,500 | $60,980 – $95,900 | +28.6% |
| 19 | Software DevelopersBachelor's degree | $132,150 | $82,600 – $183,680 | +28.5% |
| 20 | Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansAssociate's degree | $39,410 | $30,320 – $54,610 | +27.9% |
| 21 | Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $43,860 | $34,670 – $64,380 | +27.8% |
| 22 | VeterinariansDoctoral or professional degree | $131,330 | $76,510 – $203,920 | +27.3% |
| 23 | Speech-Language PathologistsMaster's degree | $99,910 | $66,370 – $132,990 | +26.4% |
| 24 | Cooks, RestaurantNo formal educational credential | $34,760 | $23,330 – $42,810 | +26.3% |
| 25 | Financial ManagersBachelor's degree | $164,860 | $98,250 – $309,290 | +26.3% |
| 26 | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $34,850 | $24,070 – $46,890 | +25.9% |
| 27 | Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $44,390 | $37,920 – $60,460 | +25.8% |
| 28 | Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsAssociate's degree | $76,820 | $39,050 – $121,070 | +25.5% |
| 29 | Diagnostic Medical SonographersAssociate's degree | $92,580 | $64,360 – $106,090 | +25.5% |
| 30 | Semiconductor Processing TechniciansHigh school diploma or equivalent | $38,440 | $31,750 – $59,500 | +25.2% |
| 31 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsMaster's degree | $62,630 | $37,650 – $95,910 | +24.7% |
| 32 | Soil and Plant ScientistsBachelor's degree | — | —— – — | +24.2% |
| 33 | PhlebotomistsPostsecondary nondegree award | $40,450 | $32,570 – $53,560 | +23.9% |
| 34 | Massage TherapistsPostsecondary nondegree award | $59,370 | $34,870 – $109,970 | +23.9% |
| 35 | Respiratory TherapistsAssociate's degree | $79,540 | $61,310 – $99,690 | +23.9% |
| 36 | Industrial Truck and Tractor OperatorsNo formal educational credential | $45,450 | $34,300 – $59,780 | +23.6% |
| 37 | Emergency Medical TechniciansPostsecondary nondegree award | $37,260 | $30,320 – $52,160 | +23.6% |
| 38 | Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $108,150 | $61,390 – $350,500 | +23.5% |
| 39 | Personal Financial AdvisorsBachelor's degree | $99,160 | $46,450 – $359,040 | +23.5% |
| 40 | Computer Network ArchitectsBachelor's degree | $133,310 | $70,110 – $191,800 | +23.4% |
| 41 | Occupational TherapistsMaster's degree | $106,140 | $76,350 – $135,200 | +23.0% |
| 42 | Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsBachelor's degree | $79,660 | $46,380 – $126,500 | +23.0% |
| 43 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral or professional degree | $84,930 | $50,760 – $137,530 | +22.9% |
| 44 | Protective Service Workers, All OtherHigh school diploma or equivalent | $33,500 | $25,570 – $64,920 | +22.7% |
| 45 | Marriage and Family TherapistsMaster's degree | $46,300 | $36,700 – $93,500 | +22.4% |
| 46 | Medical Equipment RepairersAssociate's degree | $58,370 | $38,030 – $89,150 | +21.9% |
| 47 | Computer Occupations, All OtherBachelor's degree | $111,530 | $55,480 – $174,300 | +21.9% |
| 48 | Medical Equipment PreparersHigh school diploma or equivalent | $46,970 | $35,390 – $69,950 | +21.9% |
| 49 | Dental HygienistsAssociate's degree | $99,240 | $71,530 – $117,890 | +21.8% |
| 50 | Industrial Machinery MechanicsHigh school diploma or equivalent | $61,930 | $41,580 – $95,770 | +21.8% |