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San Angelo Employment

Employment and Industries in the San Angelo, Texas Area

San Angelo is home to the Goodfellow Air Force base, which is the city's largest employer. The telecommunication sector also provides a large number of jobs. Sitel has one of its largest call centers in the world in San Angelo. Verizon also employs a large number of workers in its call center. In addition, the prominent Town & Country Food Stores is headquartered in San Angelo.

The manufacturing sector has experienced a significant decline, however numerous large employers remain including Conner Steel, Ethicon and Hirschfeld Steel. Martifer, a Portuguese conglomerate, is constructing a wind-turbine tower manufacturing facility in San Angelo.

The agriculture industry has a large impact on the city. The "Producer's Livestock Auction" is the largest auction for sheep and lambs in the nation. San Angelo is also included in the nation's top five for cattle auctions. The prominent wool and mohair market adds to the economy. The cattle and lamb meat processing industry provides a large number of jobs. In addition, numerous workers are employed in agriculture supporting roles.

Noteworthy information about San Angelo, Texas: San Angelo has often been included in a list of "Best Places for Business and Careers" by Forbes Magazine. Average earnings in 2009: $29,000. Cost of living index in 2008: 78.0 (U.S. average: 100). Adult population holding a bachelor's degree or better: 20%.

The San Angelo area's top job providers:

  • Goodfellow Air Force Base
  • Shannon Health System
  • San Angelo ISD
  • Angelo State University
  • Verizon, Inc
  • SITEL, Inc
  • City of San Angelo
  • San Angelo Community Medical Center
  • Ethicon
  • Torn Green County
  • San Angelo State School
  • Hirschfeld Steel
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Town & Country Food Stores
  • Baptist Memorials
  • Lone Star Beef Processors
  • San Angelo Packing
  • Reece Albert, Inc
  • West Texas Medical Associates
  • Conner Steel Products, Inc

The leading fields of employment in San Angelo:

  • Educational services
  • Healthcare
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Broadcasting and telecommunications
  • Construction
  • Government

Associations offering assistance to San Angelo companies include:

Standard-Times is a good resource regarding local business and industry news.

Most Popular Jobs in San Angelo, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,02055,820$37,750 - 76,70024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education63040,970$34,330 - 51,39014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education51044,850$34,710 - 58,6706%96%
4Mental health and substance abuse social workers380 $ - 30%77%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education37041,540$34,340 - 52,57011%95%
6Accountants and auditors34051,660$29,550 - 78,84018%79%
7Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products27048,780$26,360 - 73,0108%51%
8Network and computer systems administrators14050,510$36,800 - 67,18027%50%
9Management analysts12048,640$32,820 - 65,47022%78%
10Education administrators, elementary and secondary school9061,140$48,720 - 77,4808%78%
11Lawyers9054,100$42,010 - 75,71011%99%
12Detectives and criminal investigators9068,170$32,740 - 99,44017%54%
13Medical and health services managers9089,530$45,510 - 131,11016%57%
14Child, family, and school social workers9035,070$26,960 - 39,67019%77%
15Computer systems analysts8059,170$41,530 - 80,90029%68%
16Occupational therapists7031,580$12,970 - 73,09023%90%
17Financial managers7075,730$35,170 - 142,23013%60%
18Pharmacists70110,990$85,900 - 131,21022%97%
19Educational, vocational, and school counselors7048,640$30,340 - 65,54013%73%
20Librarians6050,200$34,130 - 67,3004%85%
21Medical and public health social workers6045,060$33,420 - 61,05024%77%
22Vocational education teachers, secondary school5043,950$34,790 - 54,1900%96%
23Physical therapists5081,000$52,760 - 134,49027%89%
24Medical and clinical laboratory technologists5046,580$35,120 - 60,73012%51%
25Training and development specialists5038,240$24,230 - 62,48018%56%
26Medical and clinical laboratory technicians5034,650$22,430 - 51,55015%51%
27Sales managers5092,000$38,060 - 10%69%
28Public relations specialists5046,120$26,990 - 71,86018%81%
29Social and community service managers4060,680$35,350 - 85,41025%72%
30Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4048,290$32,960 - 73,63018%56%
31Floral designers4019,150$13,630 - 27,7100%55%
32Managers, all other4061,570$33,510 - 99,0007%55%
33Chief executives40147,960$74,980 - 2%65%
34Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation3050,310$32,710 - 78,7405%58%
35Market research analysts3041,930$21,870 - 90,00020%82%
36Advertising sales agents3031,130$15,270 - 51,23020%56%
37Graphic designers3033,710$18,310 - 63,51010%55%
38Speech-language pathologists3056,150$38,810 - 79,79011%98%
39Civil engineers3056,630$39,780 - 79,14018%87%
40Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists3041,750$33,550 - 56,09016%99%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons1,74022,060$13,300 - 37,45012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,29015,660$12,870 - 21,65018%5%
3Waiters and waitresses1,09015,570$12,800 - 20,03011%14%
4Cashiers1,08016,130$12,860 - 21,660-2%10%
5Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive98023,440$15,620 - 31,8501%18%
6Office clerks, general81023,620$14,160 - 39,58013%19%
7Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners62018,410$13,350 - 24,92015%4%
8Construction laborers61022,400$15,150 - 27,31011%5%
9First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers60038,080$20,860 - 68,3004%25%
10Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand59017,060$13,070 - 22,7202%5%
11Stock clerks and order fillers57021,230$13,670 - 31,050-7%8%
12Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants56020,200$15,950 - 25,16018%7%
13General and operations managers56085,220$30,370 - 165,9702%48%
14Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks53029,220$17,500 - 40,49013%16%
15Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses53036,750$26,710 - 51,20014%7%
16Executive secretaries and administrative assistants48034,050$20,460 - 49,89015%18%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers47040,750$21,650 - 64,1906%29%
18Maintenance and repair workers, general45026,450$15,550 - 40,26010%6%
19Truck drivers, light or delivery services43024,770$13,980 - 43,9908%4%
20Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers41021,300$13,970 - 33,99011%2%
21Landscaping and groundskeeping workers36018,820$13,760 - 25,40018%6%
22Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer36029,490$21,650 - 43,54010%4%
23Bill and account collectors35031,010$21,260 - 48,22023%13%
24Teacher assistants34017,550$13,270 - 23,65010%18%
25Cooks, restaurant33018,960$13,270 - 26,61012%5%
26Receptionists and information clerks32020,710$13,930 - 28,57017%13%
27First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers31027,850$18,480 - 39,93011%14%
28Dishwashers26014,830$12,760 - 17,95010%3%
29Tellers25021,060$16,080 - 27,62014%16%
30Child care workers25014,630$12,770 - 16,70018%15%
31Police and sheriff's patrol officers25054,610$27,090 - 76,91011%33%
32Automotive service technicians and mechanics24034,610$15,360 - 59,85014%4%
33Carpenters24026,500$19,780 - 35,25010%6%
34Maids and housekeeping cleaners23015,520$12,930 - 19,19013%5%
35Sales representatives, services, all other21046,810$23,640 - 66,00028%48%
36Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers20020,300$16,350 - 25,65012%0%
37Business operations specialists, all other19043,880$18,750 - 73,57021%49%
38Recreation workers19028,510$21,730 - 40,75013%47%
39First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers18045,410$26,980 - 69,000-4%15%
40Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop18015,850$12,880 - 20,52010%17%
41First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers18052,010$32,140 - 70,5507%13%
42Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers18027,350$15,980 - 36,7205%2%
43Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers16015,090$12,830 - 18,70012%6%
44Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators16030,050$21,890 - 45,9608%3%
45Home health aides16017,800$13,160 - 24,49049%7%
46Industrial truck and tractor operators16024,380$16,410 - 35,120-1%2%
47Electricians15036,430$25,540 - 49,0207%7%
48Medical assistants15021,940$14,380 - 30,14035%10%
49Bartenders15015,520$12,890 - 19,31011%17%
50Packers and packagers, hand15016,300$12,930 - 20,950-11%3%
51Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers15043,810$24,980 - 77,820-6%14%
52Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists15025,230$15,600 - 36,93012%6%
53Roustabouts, oil and gas15029,020$19,150 - 47,360-2%0%
54Cleaners of vehicles and equipment14015,820$12,890 - 19,38014%3%
55Counter and rental clerks14020,540$13,000 - 30,96023%16%
56Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters14039,210$30,220 - 51,31011%4%
57Driver/sales workers14023,670$14,900 - 31,000-4%4%
58Interviewers, except eligibility and loan13025,910$19,950 - 33,89010%24%
59Data entry keyers13019,040$13,390 - 25,820-4%18%
60Loan officers13051,500$27,050 - 105,83012%49%
61First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers13054,690$30,620 - 89,4809%10%
62Bus drivers, school13017,160$13,090 - 23,1409%4%
63Team assemblers13022,830$13,790 - 31,4200%5%
64Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks13025,730$15,120 - 37,5104%6%
65Pharmacy technicians13028,540$22,200 - 34,88032%16%
66Healthcare support workers, all other12022,050$16,610 - 29,43016%10%
67Computer support specialists12053,230$30,470 - 80,69013%43%
68Slaughterers and meat packers12016,220$13,090 - 19,72013%2%
69Laundry and dry-cleaning workers11017,370$13,200 - 23,13010%5%
70Preschool teachers, except special education11020,270$13,220 - 34,61026%43%
71Physicians and surgeons, all other110209,410$126,900 - 0%0%
72Cooks, fast food11015,250$12,850 - 19,1608%5%
73Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers11035,550$18,820 - 50,7103%13%
74Food preparation workers10017,060$13,150 - 23,03015%7%
75Cooks, institution and cafeteria10019,280$13,500 - 27,28011%5%
76Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products10049,600$34,250 - 66,4900%42%
77Billing and posting clerks and machine operators10024,850$17,620 - 32,2204%15%
78Dental assistants9027,560$17,780 - 39,28029%9%
79Printing machine operators9029,380$20,450 - 40,750-5%6%
80Industrial machinery mechanics9034,530$21,620 - 48,6909%5%
81Production, planning, and expediting clerks9024,780$12,790 - 56,1604%30%
82Postal service mail carriers90 1%11%
83Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks8015,090$12,890 - 18,37017%14%
84File clerks8018,050$13,230 - 24,440-40%20%
85Radiologic technologists and technicians8049,870$36,190 - 65,84015%25%
86Sewing machine operators8015,690$12,820 - 19,980-26%5%
87Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors8027,760$14,380 - 43,85027%47%
88First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers8058,100$42,620 - 78,9904%38%
89Food preparation and serving related workers, all other7023,590$17,810 - 30,52013%6%
90Painters, construction and maintenance7025,530$18,000 - 34,65012%6%
91Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists7030,840$26,570 - 38,15012%3%
92Construction managers7064,040$40,000 - 93,63016%29%
93Office and administrative support workers, all other7026,800$14,650 - 39,650-8%32%
94Security guards7025,700$15,330 - 42,73017%13%
95Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance7031,790$19,650 - 57,4702%11%
96Medical secretaries7023,690$15,730 - 32,39017%18%
97Parts salespersons7030,890$17,140 - 49,190-1%6%
98Amusement and recreation attendants7015,010$12,840 - 16,83024%22%
99Administrative services managers7071,270$37,660 - 114,29012%40%
100Machinists7035,730$19,090 - 50,690-2%3%
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Jobs More Common Near San Angelo Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Roustabouts, oil and gas29,02015027.1
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers21,30041024
Slaughterers and meat packers16,22012019
Mental health and substance abuse social workers 38012.4
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers20,3002005.4
Bill and account collectors31,0103503.1
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses36,7505303
Recreation workers28,5101902.7
Healthcare support workers, all other22,0501202.5
Construction laborers22,4006102.3
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education41,5403702.3
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,9101302.3
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers35,5501102.2
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education44,8505102
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers27,3501802
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive23,4409802
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers17,3701102
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers38,0806002
Dishwashers14,8302601.9
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop15,8501801.9
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,6601,2901.8
Truck drivers, light or delivery services24,7704301.8
Elementary school teachers, except special education40,9706301.8
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators30,0501601.8
Data entry keyers19,0401301.7
Waiters and waitresses15,5701,0901.7
Tellers21,0602501.7
Child care workers14,6302501.6
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment15,8201401.6
Police and sheriff's patrol officers54,6102501.6
Physicians and surgeons, all other209,4101101.6
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants20,2005601.6
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers52,0101801.6
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists25,2301501.6
Pharmacy technicians28,5401301.5
Loan officers51,5001301.5
Network and computer systems administrators50,5101401.5
Registered nurses55,8201,0201.5
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers18,8203601.5
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers27,8503101.5
Retail salespersons22,0601,7401.5
Driver/sales workers23,6701401.5
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers15,0901601.4
Automotive service technicians and mechanics34,6102401.4
Cooks, restaurant18,9603301.4
Maintenance and repair workers, general26,4504501.4
Sales representatives, services, all other46,8102101.3
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers43,8101501.3
General and operations managers85,2205601.3
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products49,6001001.3

Work Paying Relatively Well in the San Angelo, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers43,8101.31150
Computer support specialists53,2301.27120
Recreation workers28,5101.18190
Physicians and surgeons, all other209,4101.18110
Police and sheriff's patrol officers54,6101.13250
Pharmacy technicians28,5401.02130
Bill and account collectors31,0101.01350
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists25,2301150
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers38,0800.98600
Automotive service technicians and mechanics34,6100.95240
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers54,6900.94130
Stock clerks and order fillers21,2300.93570
Office clerks, general23,6200.93810
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses36,7500.93530
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers27,8500.92310
Roustabouts, oil and gas29,0200.92150
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers52,0100.91180
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,9100.91130
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks29,2200.91530
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers21,3000.91410
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,6600.911,290
Registered nurses55,8200.911,020
Driver/sales workers23,6700.9140
Retail salespersons22,0600.91,740
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers40,7500.9470
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks25,7300.9130
Sales representatives, services, all other46,8100.9210
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop15,8500.89180
Tellers21,0600.89250
General and operations managers85,2200.88560
Counter and rental clerks20,5400.88140
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants34,0500.88480
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education44,8500.88510
Cooks, fast food15,2500.88110
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers17,3700.87110
Cooks, restaurant18,9600.87330
Loan officers51,5000.87130
Cashiers16,1300.871,080
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers15,0900.87160
Receptionists and information clerks20,7100.87320
Accountants and auditors51,6600.86340
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products48,7800.86270
Dishwashers14,8300.86260
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers45,4100.86180
Truck drivers, light or delivery services24,7700.86430
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters39,2100.85140
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants20,2000.84560
Home health aides17,8000.84160
Team assemblers22,8300.84130
Waiters and waitresses15,5700.831,090

Highest Paying Jobs in San Angelo, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other209,410110
Chief executives147,96040
Pharmacists110,99070
Sales managers92,00050
Medical and health services managers89,53090
Electrical engineers88,770 
General and operations managers85,220560
Physical therapists81,00050
Financial managers75,73070
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives73,000 
Administrative services managers71,27070
Detectives and criminal investigators68,17090
Construction managers64,04070
Managers, all other61,57040
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school61,14090
Social and community service managers60,68040
Computer systems analysts59,17080
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers58,10080
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators57,30030
Civil engineers56,63030
Speech-language pathologists56,15030
Registered nurses55,8201,020
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers54,690130
Police and sheriff's patrol officers54,610250
Lawyers54,10090
Food service managers53,28050
Computer support specialists53,230120
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers52,010180
Accountants and auditors51,660340
Loan officers51,500130
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment50,930 
Network and computer systems administrators50,510140
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation50,31030
Librarians50,20060
Radiologic technologists and technicians49,87080
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products49,600100
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products48,780270
Mechanical drafters48,660 
Management analysts48,640120
Educational, vocational, and school counselors48,64070
Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists48,29040
Respiratory therapists47,11050
Sales representatives, services, all other46,810210
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists46,58050
Public relations specialists46,12050
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers45,410180
Medical and public health social workers45,06060
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education44,850510
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products44,29040
Vocational education teachers, secondary school43,95050

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