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Fort Worth Employment

Employment and Industries in the Fort Worth, Texas Area

The tables here illustrate essential information about work and employment in the area. Information includes:

  • A table of the most numerous types of work found here, both for jobs generally requiring college degrees and jobs not requiring college degrees.
  • A table listing those careers significantly more common in Fort Worth than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Fort Worth.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Fort Worth.
  • A list of any large public companies in Fort Worth.

Most Popular Jobs in Fort Worth, Texas Metro Area (2006 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses12,09058,280$42,290 - 75,03024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education11,54044,700$35,560 - 56,65014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products10,67060,390$26,110 - 100,4308%51%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education6,98047,660$37,120 - 61,6106%96%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education5,53045,500$36,310 - 57,91011%95%
6Accountants and auditors5,25055,700$32,060 - 87,34018%79%
7Computer programmers3,06071,470$44,230 - 96,1600%73%
8Computer software engineers, systems software2,80088,310$59,270 - 120,06028%85%
9Computer systems analysts2,52068,260$34,620 - 101,04029%68%
10Lawyers2,31091,430$48,300 - 011%99%
11Financial managers2,22095,260$48,520 - 013%60%
12Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation1,94040,890$26,270 - 71,9605%58%
13Management analysts1,92067,330$31,880 - 115,76022%78%
14Sales managers1,85097,530$44,510 - 010%69%
15Medical and health services managers1,77083,900$43,700 - 144,19016%57%
16Network and computer systems administrators1,75061,810$41,690 - 86,25027%50%
17Pharmacists1,640105,890$84,110 - 122,80022%97%
18Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents1,59069,310$21,320 - 025%67%
19Education administrators, elementary and secondary school1,41067,640$51,340 - 89,9108%78%
20Training and development specialists1,30049,460$28,990 - 76,81018%56%
21Industrial engineers1,30067,310$44,190 - 93,43020%74%
22Managers, all other1,25077,840$43,660 - 120,8107%55%
23Mechanical engineers1,23072,260$45,170 - 101,6104%78%
24Chief executives1,180167,590$86,180 - 02%65%
25Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products1,14064,510$35,440 - 98,89012%51%
26Educational, vocational, and school counselors1,13053,620$40,890 - 69,56013%73%
27Medical and clinical laboratory technicians1,07030,020$22,690 - 38,43015%51%
28Computer and information systems managers1,060100,380$64,050 - 142,10016%73%
29Civil engineers1,06067,330$40,310 - 100,93018%87%
30Market research analysts1,03058,570$33,820 - 99,19020%82%
31Engineering managers1,010105,890$63,790 - 07%84%
32Computer software engineers, applications99071,640$45,660 - 102,54045%85%
33Graphic designers97040,840$22,780 - 68,33010%55%
34Merchandise displayers and window trimmers95031,440$13,500 - 63,14011%55%
35Network systems and data communications analysts94064,710$37,610 - 95,12053%57%
36Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists92045,070$25,580 - 74,19018%56%
37Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school90045,040$36,130 - 56,50020%87%
38Librarians87047,480$35,750 - 61,8304%85%
39Financial analysts87066,820$33,970 - 104,25034%87%
40Electrical engineers84075,070$47,630 - 100,1106%81%
41Public relations specialists83049,930$29,650 - 75,89018%81%
42Electronics engineers, except computer79086,930$53,740 - 137,9104%81%
43Medical and clinical laboratory technologists77046,670$36,500 - 58,55012%51%
44Self-enrichment education teachers77033,930$17,000 - 50,30023%54%
45Sales and related workers, all other77034,390$17,740 - 60,68014%62%
46Physical therapists76071,070$53,330 - 98,04027%89%
47Speech-language pathologists74054,250$39,180 - 78,41011%98%
48Child, family, and school social workers73035,150$26,510 - 47,67019%77%
49Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists66052,720$34,900 - 74,45018%56%
50Credit analysts64057,250$35,720 - 88,6802%60%
51Medical and public health social workers64040,140$25,900 - 58,87024%77%
52Instructional coordinators61059,240$36,450 - 85,49023%79%
53Personal financial advisors60071,510$30,950 - 135,44041%81%
54Sales engineers58085,750$48,650 - 09%79%
55Marketing managers58095,810$56,550 - 014%69%
56Dentists, general580140,050$61,170 - 09%100%
57Social and human service assistants57022,090$12,740 - 37,13034%58%
58Vocational education teachers, secondary school57049,510$38,110 - 65,3200%96%
59Coaches and scouts55028,590$14,230 - 49,16015%60%
60Architects, except landscape and naval54070,740$40,880 - 97,49018%88%
61Advertising sales agents50043,380$19,800 - 69,67020%56%
62Occupational therapists49065,100$46,890 - 87,70023%90%
63Database administrators46058,830$33,950 - 80,62029%72%
64Editors44047,300$25,400 - 75,0402%81%
65Social and community service managers42057,490$34,190 - 82,28025%72%
66Tax preparers42035,730$15,080 - 59,6000%54%
67Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program41030,690$19,860 - 45,59024%78%
68Private detectives and investigators41044,570$26,750 - 65,07018%52%
69Counselors, all other40055,300$41,170 - 72,28017%73%
70Petroleum engineers390111,790$70,860 - 05%80%
71Chemists38049,530$25,510 - 79,9609%93%
72Purchasing managers38089,270$40,380 - 133,0503%57%
73Special education teachers, middle school37044,390$35,350 - 55,06016%87%
74Financial specialists, all other36044,960$22,990 - 65,09012%50%
75Technical writers36068,940$33,890 - 119,94020%74%
76Detectives and criminal investigators36057,550$29,830 - 93,37017%54%
77Insurance underwriters35042,420$27,980 - 62,3706%53%
78Rehabilitation counselors34029,300$16,700 - 44,73023%73%
79Interior designers31031,940$12,570 - 55,55020%55%
80Special education teachers, secondary school29044,560$34,610 - 56,9809%87%
81Engineers, all other28087,160$53,300 - 124,3706%82%
82Compensation and benefits managers28086,820$52,140 - 132,75012%58%
83Veterinarians28082,120$51,740 - 125,39035%100%
84Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists28038,800$29,520 - 50,24011%58%
85Occupational health and safety specialists27054,020$37,140 - 78,5308%72%
86Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists27050,290$27,830 - 73,02016%99%
87Chiropractors250 $0 - 014%98%
88Health educators25041,340$24,040 - 62,02026%58%
89Reporters and correspondents25041,180$16,560 - 73,9101%85%
90Floral designers24022,410$17,260 - 29,5400%55%
91Meeting and convention planners20045,810$26,900 - 87,96020%67%
92Budget analysts20059,560$40,270 - 79,3607%78%
93Multi-media artists and animators20050,570$23,750 - 74,25026%58%
94Advertising and promotions managers18085,560$40,430 - 06%76%
95Producers and directors18060,760$34,940 - 86,00011%75%
96Art directors18069,880$41,330 - 142,3309%58%
97Mental health counselors17040,720$25,320 - 67,16030%73%
98Dietitians and nutritionists17048,500$40,120 - 61,2709%72%
99Commercial pilots17079,110$37,360 - 124,18013%74%
100Public relations managers17083,410$48,330 - 126,99017%75%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons30,19024,000$13,790 - 36,16012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food22,95015,000$11,650 - 19,50018%5%
3Cashiers20,43017,260$12,520 - 22,910-2%10%
4Customer service representatives19,02030,010$19,020 - 46,00025%22%
5Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand18,30021,240$13,190 - 29,8102%5%
6Office clerks, general15,46022,820$13,480 - 33,42013%19%
7Waiters and waitresses14,67014,760$11,530 - 20,84011%14%
8General and operations managers13,62098,950$41,340 - [?]2%48%
9Stock clerks and order fillers12,05022,360$13,890 - 32,530-7%8%
10Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive11,86025,870$15,450 - 36,8401%18%
11Executive secretaries and administrative assistants10,89037,270$24,710 - 52,52015%18%
12Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks10,37030,210$20,140 - 42,79013%16%
13Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer10,36035,650$21,450 - 55,43010%4%
14First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers9,91044,290$23,950 - 65,3406%29%
15Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners9,63018,930$12,450 - 27,33015%4%
16Construction laborers8,98021,770$16,060 - 28,83011%5%
17Maintenance and repair workers, general8,28030,810$16,680 - 50,02010%6%
18First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers8,12038,140$22,560 - 57,3904%25%
19First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers7,30025,680$14,080 - 40,00011%14%
20Truck drivers, light or delivery services7,14027,000$16,760 - 40,9108%4%
21Team assemblers7,11021,390$14,560 - 31,3900%5%
22Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants7,02021,230$16,780 - 27,00018%7%
23Receptionists and information clerks6,94022,740$15,490 - 31,09017%13%
24Teacher assistants6,16016,320$12,110 - 21,15010%18%
25Cooks, restaurant5,96018,840$14,140 - 25,52012%5%
26Business operations specialists, all other5,71058,630$30,680 - 93,23021%49%
27Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks5,54026,480$17,300 - 37,1104%6%
28Packers and packagers, hand5,18019,370$11,940 - 31,810-11%3%
29Maids and housekeeping cleaners4,98015,940$12,080 - 20,52013%5%
30Industrial truck and tractor operators4,80025,350$18,210 - 34,880-1%2%
31Police and sheriff's patrol officers4,63048,800$33,990 - 64,24011%33%
32Automotive service technicians and mechanics4,61033,570$18,670 - 51,78014%4%
33First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers4,61050,000$30,410 - 72,210-4%15%
34Landscaping and groundskeeping workers4,60021,880$15,100 - 31,34018%6%
35Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses4,56039,030$30,950 - 47,54014%7%
36Aircraft mechanics and service technicians4,31051,590$37,830 - 64,73011%11%
37Security guards3,99025,910$15,440 - 48,56017%13%
38Driver/sales workers3,83018,590$11,800 - 34,920-4%4%
39Personal and home care aides3,71016,450$12,230 - 20,97051%10%
40Sales representatives, services, all other3,65049,840$22,890 - 91,11028%48%
41Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers3,62030,840$21,020 - 43,9205%2%
42Tellers3,53022,770$16,360 - 29,95014%16%
43Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders3,47019,280$12,420 - 29,040-4%5%
44Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers3,38031,010$17,790 - 51,070-6%14%
45Electricians3,35039,190$26,260 - 56,2907%7%
46Cleaners of vehicles and equipment3,23022,790$12,360 - 44,08014%3%
47First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers3,16052,800$31,690 - 78,2707%13%
48Production, planning, and expediting clerks3,11042,210$23,890 - 66,4004%30%
49Billing and posting clerks and machine operators3,11027,690$19,950 - 36,5504%15%
50Bill and account collectors3,08029,030$19,300 - 39,50023%13%
51First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers2,95049,240$29,180 - 71,6709%10%
52Counter and rental clerks2,80026,990$13,600 - 48,33023%16%
53Child care workers2,76015,070$11,690 - 19,73018%15%
54Preschool teachers, except special education2,66021,710$15,660 - 36,35026%43%
55Computer support specialists2,55040,150$23,290 - 59,12013%43%
56Machinists2,49032,390$18,860 - 46,750-2%3%
57Carpenters2,48029,380$19,420 - 43,88010%6%
58Bus drivers, school2,47022,440$12,750 - 33,6309%4%
59Helpers--production workers2,46018,150$12,740 - 24,1700%4%
60Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers2,45014,240$11,610 - 17,79012%6%
61Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators2,32030,420$22,800 - 38,3608%3%
62Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists2,31023,830$13,040 - 40,96012%6%
63Loan officers2,30054,120$32,310 - 92,52012%49%
64Home health aides2,30018,460$12,350 - 26,05049%7%
65Cooks, fast food2,27014,440$11,660 - 18,5408%5%
66Cargo and freight agents2,19033,050$20,150 - 48,73017%16%
67Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders2,14026,870$18,610 - 38,290-4%4%
68Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters2,13039,460$21,080 - 56,73011%4%
69Amusement and recreation attendants2,13015,910$11,590 - 23,50024%22%
70Telemarketers2,07020,330$12,290 - 31,020-9%14%
71Medical assistants2,06023,280$17,520 - 30,29035%10%
72Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop2,05014,470$11,590 - 18,87010%17%
73Electrical and electronic engineering technicians2,03058,240$23,120 - 96,8604%18%
74Fire fighters2,03043,180$28,970 - 62,64012%18%
75Parts salespersons2,02026,910$15,860 - 43,830-1%6%
76Postal service mail carriers2,00044,230$34,970 - 53,8201%11%
77Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers1,99022,720$16,230 - 36,7403%25%
78Administrative services managers1,99075,660$30,580 - 120,98012%40%
79Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic1,98025,000$16,590 - 36,910-14%0%
80Dishwashers1,97014,980$11,820 - 18,56010%3%
81Bartenders1,96015,550$11,700 - 21,62011%17%
82Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop1,96015,030$11,630 - 19,57010%8%
83Pharmacy technicians1,95028,030$21,140 - 35,76032%16%
84First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers1,86070,760$34,590 - 120,3204%38%
85Order clerks1,80024,320$13,820 - 37,790-23%16%
86Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers1,79036,840$23,970 - 50,3209%3%
87Construction managers1,77059,400$38,430 - 88,30016%29%
88Cement masons and concrete finishers1,72028,190$21,330 - 36,10011%2%
89Cost estimators1,71057,170$32,390 - 89,75019%32%
90Insurance sales agents1,69061,570$26,950 - 131,52013%45%
91Interviewers, except eligibility and loan1,67028,410$20,130 - 38,21010%24%
92Cooks, institution and cafeteria1,67019,230$12,470 - 27,66011%5%
93Food preparation workers1,65017,150$12,650 - 22,66015%7%
94Data entry keyers1,62024,450$17,610 - 34,130-4%18%
95Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products1,61051,960$31,710 - 78,1600%42%
96Property, real estate, and community association managers1,58048,340$25,750 - 78,68015%36%
97Correctional officers and jailers1,58033,040$20,810 - 48,90017%11%
98First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand1,55039,360$24,230 - 57,73013%17%
99Helpers--electricians1,50023,940$17,310 - 32,5407%3%
100Dental assistants1,46033,270$24,180 - 43,72029%9%
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Jobs More Common Near Fort Worth Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians63,45038032.5
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians51,5904,3108
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other15,9906907
Cleaning, washing, and metal pickling equipment operators and tenders22,7702506.3
Petroleum engineers111,7903906.1
Cementing and gluing machine operators and tenders19,9404606
Geological and petroleum technicians40,7802205.8
Recreational vehicle service technicians32,8201605.5
Cargo and freight agents33,0502,1905
Conveyor operators and tenders27,9307304.8
Separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders36,0507004.7
Forensic science technicians44,2301604.3
Counselors, all other55,3004004.1
Transportation inspectors75,6203404
Engine and other machine assemblers37,2203103.9
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders23,2805403.6
Engineering teachers, postsecondary99,2702103.2
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers31,4409503.2
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders26,8702,1403
Dancers 1303
Private detectives and investigators44,5704103
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood20,2404703
Roustabouts, oil and gas28,2204303
Upholsterers21,9204202.9
Helpers, construction trades, all other25,5104102.9
Mechanical drafters45,7301,1102.8
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary36,5301,3202.7
Numerical tool and process control programmers42,6002102.7
Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders21,5109702.7
Respiratory therapy technicians37,1101902.7
Helpers--electricians23,9401,5002.7
Crane and tower operators34,5905602.7
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers43,3107802.7
Home appliance repairers32,6304402.6
Animal control workers30,5301102.6
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics27,6902102.6
Painters, transportation equipment36,2206302.5
Agricultural and food science technicians28,2301202.4
Tour guides and escorts22,4802502.4
Vocational education teachers, middle school47,4401002.4
Interpreters and translators31,4303602.3
Chiropractors 2502.3
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers22,7201,9902.2
Legal support workers, all other33,7104502.2
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30,0708002.2
Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30,1006502.2
Pipelayers25,2806102.1
Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,1903302.1
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates107,5601502
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials16,2408202

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Fort Worth, Texas Metro Area (2006 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health93,2101.63160
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary115,5301.62480
Psychology teachers, postsecondary92,6501.49170
Counselors, all other55,3001.37400
Printing machine operators42,1401.331,260
Education teachers, postsecondary74,0701.33130
Surveyors64,7901.3160
Transportation inspectors75,6201.25340
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers31,4401.24950
Commercial pilots79,1101.23170
Counter and rental clerks26,9901.232,800
Couriers and messengers27,2001.23740
Chief executives167,5901.221,180
Biological science teachers, postsecondary82,3101.22190
Engineering teachers, postsecondary99,2701.22210
Technical writers68,9401.21360
Industrial production managers96,6201.21,250
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians58,2401.192,030
Food service managers53,8301.191,340
Computer programmers71,4701.183,060
Aerospace engineering and operations technicians63,4501.18380
Medical transcriptionists35,2601.17210
Producers and directors60,7601.17180
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment22,7901.173,230
Word processors and typists34,1101.17400
Petroleum engineers111,7901.16390
Engineers, all other87,1601.16280
Pest control workers33,9901.15310
Electronics engineers, except computer86,9301.15790
Physicians and surgeons, all other174,9801.15790
Procurement clerks37,8301.15580
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health45,1901.15140
Private detectives and investigators44,5701.15410
Insurance sales agents61,5701.141,690
Computer software engineers, systems software88,3101.142,800
Loan interviewers and clerks34,7301.141,250
Administrative services managers75,6601.141,990
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives76,1101.14180
Pharmacists105,8901.131,640
Physical therapist assistants46,6001.13220
Security guards25,9101.133,990
Electrical and electronics drafters54,6401.13320
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment51,7801.13610
Advertising and promotions managers85,5601.13180
Office and administrative support workers, all other32,4401.12690
Recreation workers25,3501.12930
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates107,5601.12150
Compensation and benefits managers86,8201.12280
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products60,3901.1210,670
Engine and other machine assemblers37,2201.12310

Highest Paying Jobs in Fort Worth, Texas Metro Area (2006 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Orthodontists213,180 
Obstetricians and gynecologists194,760 
Physicians and surgeons, all other174,980790
Chief executives167,5901,180
Family and general practitioners163,310 
Internists, general156,61090
Psychiatrists146,06040
Dentists, general140,050580
Podiatrists137,920 
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other117,400 
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary115,530480
Petroleum engineers111,790390
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates107,560150
Pharmacists105,8901,640
Engineering managers105,8901,010
Computer and information systems managers100,3801,060
Natural sciences managers99,710150
Engineering teachers, postsecondary99,270210
General and operations managers98,95013,620
Sales managers97,5301,850
Industrial production managers96,6201,250
Marketing managers95,810580
Financial managers95,2602,220
Environmental scientists and specialists, including health93,210160
Psychology teachers, postsecondary92,650170
Human resources managers, all other91,650130
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers91,620 
Lawyers91,4302,310
Purchasing managers89,270380
Computer hardware engineers89,010 
Computer software engineers, systems software88,3102,800
Engineers, all other87,160280
Electronics engineers, except computer86,930790
Compensation and benefits managers86,820280
Sales engineers85,750580
Advertising and promotions managers85,560180
Environmental engineers85,520 
Physician assistants84,930 
Medical and health services managers83,9001,770
Public relations managers83,410170
Actuaries83,150 
Biological science teachers, postsecondary82,310190
Veterinarians82,120280
Economics teachers, postsecondary81,210 
Chemical engineers79,47080
Commercial pilots79,110170
Training and development managers78,900100
Managers, all other77,8401,250
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives76,110180
Administrative services managers75,6601,990

Large Companies Headquartered in Fort Worth

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
AMR20.7
D.R. Horton13.9
Burlington No. Santa Fe13
RadioShack5.1
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