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Texas Growth Factor
By 2014, more Texans will work in home health care services than the state’s other leading industries. This sector will provide an estimated quarter of a million jobs annually— a 53 percent increase from 2004 employment rates. For more information on Texas job opportunities and employment sectors, visit the Texas Workforce Commission’s Web site.
| Industry | 2004 Average Employment | 2014 Projected Employment | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health Care Services | 161,650 | 247,950 | 53.4% |
| Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting Services | 53,850 | 82,350 | 52.9% |
| Office Administrative Services | 33,350 | 50,650 | 51.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 6,650 | 9,650 | 45.1% |
| Offices of Physicians | 149,750 | 216,850 | 44.8% |
| Individual and Family Services | 32,600 | 46,650 | 43.1% |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 71,200 | 101,800 | 43.0% |
| Educational Support Services | 2,000 | 2,850 | 42.5% |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 35,600 | 50,650 | 42.3% |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 18,000 | 25,550 | 41.9% |
Source: Texas Workforce Commission.