JOBS IN TEXAS

Texas is the second-largest state in the US in terms of area and population. The state got the nickname "the lone star state" from its history, where it was an independent republic after being separated from Mexico. It has a diverse landscape with bustling cities, coastal beaches, huge mountains, and barren deserts. The state is famous for its small but beautiful towns, BBQ, hot temperatures, live music venues, historic landmarks, exciting games like football & basketball. The list looks amazing and never-ending. Let us know more about the state and its livability factors that might help you if you are planning to relocate to Texas.

Top Industries in Texas

The economic recovery of Texas after the 2009 recession was a remarkable one, as there was a visible growth of 7% in the GDP between 2009 and 2014. Since 2014, the state's economy has been thriving in every sector. In 2019, Texas's economy was the second-largest in the US, with 1.9 trillion dollars as its GDP. With this achievement as a golden feather in the cap, the state's economy is continuing to flourish in the current year too. The top industries of Texas are the Supersector (trade, transportation, and utility sector), Business Services, Education, Health, Leisure and Hospitality, Manufacturing, and Financial Services.

Top job roles in Texas

The top job roles in Texas are Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists, Chief Executives, Family Medicine Physicians, Dentists, Psychiatrists, Physicians, Ophthalmologists, Orthodontists, Pediatricians, and Dentists.

Top employers in Texas

The top employers in Texas are Pizza Hut, AT&T, Dell, American Airlines, Livestock Investors, Tenet Healthcare, J.C.Penney, Schlumberger, NEC Corporation of America, and Whole Foods Market.

Cities in Texas which are Employment Destinations

Though the year 2020 will be remembered for the pandemic and its after-effects worldwide, Texas has managed to bring its unemployment rate down by creating many job opportunities in these testing times. The cities in Texas which became destinations of employment are Terrell Hills, Bellaire, West University Place, University Park, Southlake, Colleyville, Highland Park, Trophy club, Greatwood, and Fair Oaks Ranch.

Best things about working in Texas

Texas has neither individual income tax nor a corporate tax, which is a big plus for employers and employees to earn a living here. Texas is one of the few states with worker's compensation insurance being maintained by the employer. The high job retention rate of the top talent in the majority of the companies is an addition to their goodwill and brand value. Texas Workforce Commission provides all the support required for the unemployed population, training and development for the employees, assistance in recruiting for employers, career development programs for job-seekers.

Best things about living in Texas

There are many factors to be considered when you decide on a place as your new home. Quality of education, healthcare services, and the type of leisure activities are some of them. The general assumption of people about cities in Texas is that they are big, and hence are expensive to live in. However, this myth has nothing to do with reality. In Texas, there are several beautiful towns with all the amenities and still affordable. The lone star state is home to many Fortune 500 companies and has no dearth of jobs in Texas. The cost of living is low. In the leisure times, you can just take a long walk in the pristine beaches, or experience the smoking dishes from rich Texan BBQs, or visit rodeos for a thrilling experience of bronc riding. 

Now that you know about the livability factors of the lone star state, what are you waiting for? Come, Work, Enjoy, and Play.