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Employment and Industries in the Waco, 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 Waco than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Waco.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Waco.
  • A list of any large public companies in Waco.

Most Popular Jobs in Waco, 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 nurses1,87051,740$33,460 - 68,84024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products1,24049,640$20,180 - 82,0908%51%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education1,22038,430$27,070 - 50,34014%95%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education81040,910$29,720 - 54,5806%96%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education67039,550$30,300 - 51,98011%95%
6Accountants and auditors57046,540$27,560 - 64,21018%79%
7Lawyers54083,940$51,440 - 011%99%
8Education administrators, elementary and secondary school23057,600$47,280 - 72,1708%78%
9Financial managers21079,500$41,120 - 128,92013%60%
10Educational, vocational, and school counselors21043,540$28,740 - 57,79013%73%
11Child, family, and school social workers20036,270$23,480 - 59,54019%77%
12Social and human service assistants18019,320$15,420 - 26,16034%58%
13Medical and health services managers18063,880$36,040 - 93,78016%57%
14Computer programmers15061,520$19,440 - 101,2300%73%
15Pharmacists15099,020$83,060 - 118,86022%97%
16Computer systems analysts14055,020$34,380 - 82,31029%68%
17Merchandise displayers and window trimmers14014,890$11,750 - 24,25011%55%
18Coaches and scouts13056,840$17,620 - 125,44015%60%
19Advertising sales agents12043,490$14,610 - 88,25020%56%
20Medical and clinical laboratory technicians12025,930$19,910 - 38,71015%51%
21Network and computer systems administrators12049,990$37,070 - 71,50027%50%
22Market research analysts12059,730$24,560 - 122,71020%82%
23Sales managers12072,210$46,560 - 114,07010%69%
24Mechanical engineers12064,210$41,890 - 94,2504%78%
25Training and development specialists11047,590$26,720 - 74,41018%56%
26Vocational education teachers, secondary school11043,280$32,570 - 55,8600%96%
27Librarians11040,540$21,700 - 56,0204%85%
28Instructional coordinators11051,980$31,650 - 72,13023%79%
29Chief executives110132,210$73,900 - 02%65%
30Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents100 $0 - 025%67%
31Industrial engineers10064,190$41,050 - 97,80020%74%
32Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists9057,960$33,990 - 128,54016%99%
33Computer software engineers, applications9071,250$42,280 - 100,41045%85%
34Medical and clinical laboratory technologists8042,170$25,840 - 59,91012%51%
35Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation8045,700$20,520 - 74,2505%58%
36Graphic designers8036,080$19,560 - 55,11010%55%
37Network systems and data communications analysts7048,850$28,780 - 72,50053%57%
38Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors7034,890$25,440 - 45,32034%73%
39Speech-language pathologists7046,220$31,130 - 65,87011%98%
40Public relations specialists7040,430$26,900 - 56,45018%81%
41Electrical engineers7065,190$40,470 - 95,3506%81%
42Computer and information systems managers7077,190$49,770 - 114,09016%73%
43Social and community service managers6042,060$28,860 - 62,27025%72%
44Engineering managers6094,240$57,910 - 136,1407%84%
45Medical and public health social workers6036,360$24,160 - 52,26024%77%
46Management analysts6054,080$24,530 - 103,67022%78%
47Marketing managers50102,820$49,210 - 014%69%
48Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists5044,860$31,110 - 65,72018%56%
49Chiropractors5057,800$27,570 - 119,69014%98%
50Floral designers5020,150$16,200 - 24,5100%55%
51Database administrators5051,560$24,920 - 73,92029%72%
52Civil engineers5058,170$33,540 - 90,83018%87%
53Physical therapists5063,110$38,480 - 101,82027%89%
54Producers and directors5030,690$19,440 - 45,96011%75%
55Occupational therapists4059,460$43,970 - 79,70023%90%
56Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other4043,960$25,920 - 67,41017%56%
57Managers, all other4076,450$39,120 - 120,8707%55%
58Editors4032,140$15,700 - 54,4302%81%
59Rehabilitation counselors3028,090$24,600 - 30,14023%73%
60Recreational therapists3036,930$24,890 - 56,5104%77%
61Veterinarians3063,550$44,160 - 91,57035%100%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons3,20021,090$12,750 - 31,64012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food3,07014,200$11,520 - 18,15018%5%
3Cashiers2,67016,050$12,190 - 20,730-2%10%
4Customer service representatives2,45024,530$13,920 - 34,30025%22%
5Office clerks, general1,98019,930$12,340 - 29,52013%19%
6Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,96023,000$14,640 - 31,5601%18%
7Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,66016,390$11,820 - 23,11015%4%
8Waiters and waitresses1,63013,550$11,450 - 15,84011%14%
9General and operations managers1,55078,700$36,270 - 133,0402%48%
10Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,44034,140$23,020 - 45,84010%4%
11Team assemblers1,42023,720$16,040 - 32,5900%5%
12Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,42019,780$12,480 - 29,5002%5%
13Construction laborers1,28021,110$14,170 - 36,94011%5%
14Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,27026,730$17,760 - 37,19013%16%
15Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,19021,160$15,640 - 32,24018%7%
16First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers1,14040,470$25,010 - 58,3106%29%
17Stock clerks and order fillers1,04021,140$13,400 - 30,370-7%8%
18Executive secretaries and administrative assistants1,03034,670$22,500 - 48,72015%18%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers1,00033,640$19,960 - 49,6604%25%
20Maintenance and repair workers, general96028,670$16,490 - 45,96010%6%
21Landscaping and groundskeeping workers87020,510$14,890 - 28,59018%6%
22Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses87035,800$26,600 - 47,91014%7%
23Receptionists and information clerks84019,620$13,550 - 26,18017%13%
24First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers80045,520$27,790 - 63,270-4%15%
25Truck drivers, light or delivery services78024,940$15,460 - 39,8708%4%
26Home health aides75013,890$11,490 - 17,66049%7%
27Teacher assistants71018,350$12,330 - 24,16010%18%
28First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers71026,430$15,510 - 48,75011%14%
29Industrial truck and tractor operators71024,090$17,020 - 32,930-1%2%
30Cooks, restaurant69017,130$12,380 - 22,72012%5%
31Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers66030,540$19,200 - 40,260-6%14%
32Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators63055,480$34,320 - 78,3009%47%
33Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop63013,480$11,580 - 17,49010%8%
34Maids and housekeeping cleaners58014,410$11,580 - 18,74013%5%
35Police and sheriff's patrol officers51038,380$24,090 - 53,28011%33%
36Tellers49020,380$15,140 - 27,56014%16%
37Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders44024,930$15,950 - 32,420-4%5%
38Cooks, institution and cafeteria43017,290$12,330 - 22,90011%5%
39Automotive service technicians and mechanics43033,210$18,980 - 46,70014%4%
40Billing and posting clerks and machine operators43024,870$17,960 - 32,2304%15%
41Business operations specialists, all other43049,350$23,200 - 75,07021%49%
42Security guards41022,090$14,250 - 35,32017%13%
43Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks40027,260$16,310 - 40,3504%6%
44Parts salespersons39027,340$16,090 - 43,550-1%6%
45Counter and rental clerks39020,490$11,840 - 35,57023%16%
46Child care workers39014,130$11,610 - 18,01018%15%
47Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers38026,560$20,170 - 32,7005%2%
48Driver/sales workers37022,340$12,350 - 35,080-4%4%
49Dishwashers37013,840$11,600 - 17,55010%3%
50Machinists35030,800$21,850 - 43,380-2%3%
51Carpenters33031,330$21,040 - 44,67010%6%
52Preschool teachers, except special education33019,240$11,970 - 32,10026%43%
53Sewing machine operators32017,810$15,010 - 22,510-26%5%
54Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders32032,110$15,500 - 49,130-7%0%
55Paralegals and legal assistants32036,040$30,370 - 45,88022%45%
56First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers31049,430$27,890 - 74,9107%13%
57Administrative services managers31063,420$37,270 - 90,90012%40%
58Food preparation workers30016,490$12,150 - 22,49015%7%
59File clerks30025,700$14,740 - 51,140-40%20%
60Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers30014,320$11,610 - 17,82012%6%
61Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters30033,480$16,360 - 47,56011%4%
62Industrial machinery mechanics29034,590$25,520 - 53,5909%5%
63Order clerks28028,950$18,010 - 44,590-23%16%
64Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers27022,000$14,420 - 28,35012%0%
65Cooks, fast food26015,430$11,970 - 20,0908%5%
66Brickmasons and blockmasons26036,600$24,970 - 51,37010%3%
67First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers26041,570$27,930 - 58,0609%10%
68Sheet metal workers25026,960$19,010 - 39,8307%4%
69Electricians25038,770$21,050 - 50,5307%7%
70Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists25033,500$22,610 - 44,97012%3%
71Postal service mail carriers25043,580$34,060 - 53,7901%11%
72Construction managers25043,620$13,220 - 66,75016%29%
73Loan officers25058,940$22,840 - 98,69012%49%
74Computer support specialists24036,930$24,560 - 52,23013%43%
75Helpers--production workers24017,690$13,430 - 23,4300%4%
76Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters24020,260$16,300 - 24,82011%3%
77Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop23014,770$11,760 - 18,48010%17%
78Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers23034,460$20,400 - 45,2909%3%
79Cement masons and concrete finishers22024,210$18,850 - 29,46011%2%
80Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators22028,670$20,390 - 39,5508%3%
81Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators21041,370$24,410 - 49,570-7%12%
82Insurance claims and policy processing clerks21026,250$16,600 - 38,3000%22%
83Laundry and dry-cleaning workers21016,540$12,000 - 22,92010%5%
84Bill and account collectors21027,940$19,730 - 37,00023%13%
85Bartenders21016,150$11,600 - 26,04011%17%
86Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters21025,410$16,090 - 36,0303%4%
87Data entry keyers21018,820$12,300 - 26,660-4%18%
88Electromechanical equipment assemblers21027,070$18,580 - 43,710-8%6%
89Production, planning, and expediting clerks19032,160$18,880 - 48,0704%30%
90Medical assistants19024,780$18,300 - 31,68035%10%
91Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks19015,140$11,800 - 20,03017%14%
92Recreation workers19017,950$12,300 - 23,90013%47%
93Printing machine operators19026,600$17,510 - 39,570-5%6%
94Pharmacy technicians19030,240$21,440 - 36,68032%16%
95Kindergarten teachers, except special education18037,090$24,130 - 48,35016%43%
96Cleaners of vehicles and equipment18017,420$11,680 - 28,69014%3%
97Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists18021,630$12,530 - 33,96012%6%
98Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing18022,340$15,890 - 28,3006%0%
99First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers18058,690$36,860 - 76,7304%38%
100Healthcare support workers, all other17029,410$15,370 - 48,44016%10%
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Jobs More Common Near Waco Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Entertainment attendants and related workers, all other15,97017015.8
Crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders22,3501609.7
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders32,1103209.7
Electromechanical equipment assemblers27,0702107.4
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters20,2602406.6
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood19,8601005.8
Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing22,3401804.7
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers14,8901404.3
Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders27,1001403.6
Brickmasons and blockmasons36,6002603.5
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators55,4806303.3
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters25,4102103.1
Pressers, textile, garment, and related materials15,3501303
Prepress technicians and workers26,4601202.8
Vocational education teachers, secondary school43,2801102.7
Surgical technologists33,1101302.7
Sewing machine operators17,8103202.6
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,0002702.6
Parts salespersons27,3403902.6
Sheet metal workers26,9602502.2
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers30,5406602.2
Kindergarten teachers, except special education37,0901802.1
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders25,2801602.1
Industrial machinery mechanics34,5902902
Cooks, institution and cafeteria17,2904302
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders21,9501102
Team assemblers23,7201,4202
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school57,6002301.9
Paralegals and legal assistants36,0403201.9
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses35,8008701.9
File clerks25,7003001.9
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop13,4806301.9
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders24,9304401.9
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food14,2003,0701.9
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers45,5208001.9
Administrative services managers63,4203101.9
Construction laborers21,1101,2801.9
Helpers--electricians23,5201101.8
Roofers21,3701401.8
Industrial truck and tractor operators24,0907101.8
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education39,5506701.8
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers26,5603801.8
Construction managers43,6202501.7
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive23,0001,9601.7
Refuse and recyclable material collectors20,4401001.7
Order clerks28,9502801.6
Police and sheriff's patrol officers38,3805101.6
Industrial production managers92,1301601.6
Customer service representatives24,5302,4501.6
Home health aides13,8907501.6

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Coaches and scouts56,8401.72130
File clerks25,7001.18300
Dental assistants35,1001.17160
Pharmacy technicians30,2401.15190
Industrial production managers92,1301.15160
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders32,1101.12320
Healthcare support workers, all other29,4101.09170
Order clerks28,9501.07280
Amusement and recreation attendants18,3001.07110
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators55,4801.07630
Pharmacists99,0201.06150
Loan officers58,9401.04250
Food service managers47,1201.04160
Market research analysts59,7301.04120
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators50,6501.03140
Insurance sales agents55,4901.03170
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks27,2601.02400
Computer programmers61,5201.02150
Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators41,3701.02210
Training and development specialists47,5901.01110
Sales representatives, services, all other49,8401150
Postal service mail carriers43,5801250
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders24,9300.99440
Automotive body and related repairers37,1100.99130
Cooks, fast food15,4300.97260
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses35,8000.97870
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan26,0400.97110
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer34,1400.971,440
Chief executives132,2100.96110
Security guards22,0900.96410
Bill and account collectors27,9400.96210
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants34,6700.961,030
Stock clerks and order fillers21,1400.961,040
Advertising sales agents43,4900.96120
Automotive service technicians and mechanics33,2100.96430
Legal secretaries32,5700.95150
Administrative services managers63,4200.95310
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists21,6300.95180
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants21,1600.951,190
Medical assistants24,7800.95190
Human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping31,2100.95110
Child, family, and school social workers36,2700.95200
Truck drivers, light or delivery services24,9400.94780
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers30,5400.94660
Instructional coordinators51,9800.94110
Helpers--electricians23,5200.94110
All other information and record clerks28,9200.94170
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers40,4700.931,140
Counter and rental clerks20,4900.93390
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers45,7400.93140

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

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Family and general practitioners194,400 
Chief executives132,210110
Marketing managers102,82050
Pharmacists99,020150
Engineering managers94,24060
Industrial production managers92,130160
Chemical engineers86,030 
Lawyers83,940540
Financial managers79,500210
General and operations managers78,7001,550
Computer and information systems managers77,19070
Managers, all other76,45040
Sales managers72,210120
Engineers, all other72,000 
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers71,70050
Computer software engineers, applications71,25090
Electrical engineers65,19070
Logisticians64,74040
Mechanical engineers64,210120
Industrial engineers64,190100
Medical and health services managers63,880180
Veterinarians63,55030
Administrative services managers63,420310
Physical therapists63,11050
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products61,590 
Computer programmers61,520150
Market research analysts59,730120
Occupational therapists59,46040
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary59,33070
Loan officers58,940250
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers58,690180
Civil engineers58,17050
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists57,96090
Chiropractors57,80050
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school57,600230
Coaches and scouts56,840130
Detectives and criminal investigators56,050 
Insurance sales agents55,490170
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators55,480630
Computer systems analysts55,020140
Management analysts54,08060
Instructional coordinators51,980110
Registered nurses51,7401,870
Database administrators51,56050
Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other51,120 
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators50,650140
Network and computer systems administrators49,990120
Sales representatives, services, all other49,840150
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products49,6401,240
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers49,430310

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