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Wichita Falls Employment

Employment and Industries in the Wichita Falls, Texas Area

Wichita Falls' largest employer is the Sheppard Air Force Base. Boeing and Lear Seigler Services, Inc., provide services for the base. The Allred Unit, a medium and maximum security prison is also a major employer. Healthcare, educational services and agriculture are significant economic components in Wichita Falls. The city also has an aerospace and defense industry.

Major manufacturers with facilities in Wichita Falls include PPG, Inc., manufactures flat glass; Alcoa Howmet of Wichita Falls, manufacturer of turbine blades for jet engines; Magic Aire, produces coils and HVAC units; WashEX, produces industrial washers and dryers; and St. Gobain Vertrotex, one of the country's largest fiberglass manufacturers.

Cryovac, Tranter and Covercraft are notable manufacturing companies situated in the city. Also, Pratt & Whitney Component Repair remanufactures small to medium size turbofan engines.

Wichita Falls also has an AT&T customer service center and a Blue Cross/Blue Shield claims processing facility.

In Wichita Falls the leading fields of employment include healthcare, educational services, construction, government, and accommodation and food services. Management, professional and related occupations comprise about 28% of the workforce. Approximately 24% of the workers are employed in sales and office occupations. About 20% of the workforce is employed in service occupations.

Details about Wichita Falls, Texas: Cost of living index in 2008: 78.3 (U.S. average: 100). Adult population which has achieved a bachelor's degree or better: 21.5%. Average earnings in 2009: $33,000.

The city's major employers:

  • Sheppard Air Force Base
  • Wichita Falls ISD
  • North Texas State Hospital
  • United Regional Healthcare System
  • City of Wichita Falls
  • Midwestern State University
  • James V Allred Unit
  • Howmet Corp WF Casting Division
  • Cryovac
  • Work Services Corp
  • AT&T
  • Burkburnett ISD
  • Wichita County
  • Walmart
  • Lear Siegler Service Inc
  • Cotru Inc
  • PPG Industries Inc
  • Kell West Regional Hospital LLC
  • Harte-Hanks, Inc
  • Care Partners Community Care

Wichita Falls businesses are invited to work with the following organizations:

Those interested in staying up-to-date with Wichita Falls business activities may want to read the Times Record News.

Most Popular Jobs in Wichita Falls, 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 nurses1,16053,550$39,800 - 72,05024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education80042,970$33,950 - 53,49014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education66045,320$34,110 - 59,7206%96%
4Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education49043,620$34,220 - 56,95011%95%
5Accountants and auditors44056,210$35,280 - 80,27018%79%
6Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products42041,510$20,910 - 75,6108%51%
7Teachers and instructors, all other36047,740$14,770 - 69,5709%54%
8Instructional coordinators21063,370$33,330 - 83,25023%79%
9Educational, vocational, and school counselors15051,960$39,660 - 65,00013%73%
10Child, family, and school social workers13032,530$25,940 - 40,26019%77%
11Education administrators, elementary and secondary school12061,980$47,890 - 80,3208%78%
12Pharmacists120106,060$89,250 - 130,73022%97%
13Occupational therapists11037,380$13,160 - 86,56023%90%
14Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school10042,490$34,570 - 52,55020%87%
15Lawyers100119,350$64,290 - 11%99%
16Physical therapists10089,210$62,980 - 112,32027%89%
17Vocational education teachers, secondary school9049,740$35,910 - 65,2700%96%
18Medical and clinical laboratory technicians9029,930$21,440 - 44,39015%51%
19Management analysts9050,320$32,500 - 65,40022%78%
20Librarians8047,370$33,070 - 62,7104%85%
21Medical and health services managers8072,770$53,680 - 97,46016%57%
22Financial managers7090,260$50,920 - 143,02013%60%
23Speech-language pathologists7051,410$34,960 - 89,54011%98%
24Tax preparers7029,230$16,530 - 49,6100%54%
25Training and development specialists6036,200$21,960 - 58,66018%56%
26Computer systems analysts6054,140$34,590 - 78,89029%68%
27Civil engineers6071,270$48,470 - 92,24018%87%
28Coaches and scouts6026,190$13,500 - 49,72015%60%
29Chief executives60100,940$29,290 - 2%65%
30Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists5040,960$21,720 - 64,50018%56%
31Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other5057,530$36,150 - 85,66017%56%
32Industrial engineers5086,010$56,990 - 138,91020%74%
33Sales managers5085,540$27,270 - 165,66010%69%
34Mechanical engineers5074,940$43,970 - 105,5604%78%
35Social and community service managers4047,740$27,870 - 68,98025%72%
36Special education teachers, middle school40 $ - 16%87%
37Social and human service assistants4023,120$13,310 - 38,64034%58%
38Floral designers4020,770$14,690 - 25,4900%55%
39Special education teachers, secondary school4042,890$33,800 - 54,5509%87%
40Computer programmers4061,190$30,380 - 94,9000%73%
41Occupational health and safety specialists4042,800$28,520 - 62,1208%72%
42Veterinarians4086,830$68,160 - 103,65035%100%
43Network and computer systems administrators4049,010$29,510 - 76,58027%50%
44Surveyors3047,910$35,160 - 65,12024%82%
45Public relations specialists3050,880$29,110 - 78,29018%81%
46Physician assistants3086,780$67,090 - 108,80027%67%
47Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists3051,170$34,800 - 76,47016%99%
48Merchandise displayers and window trimmers3018,570$13,190 - 26,37011%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons1,93021,240$13,350 - 32,32012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,79015,520$12,850 - 19,47018%5%
3Cashiers1,67016,890$12,990 - 22,690-2%10%
4Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,35024,500$15,610 - 35,0201%18%
5Stock clerks and order fillers1,19020,920$14,280 - 29,290-7%8%
6Customer service representatives1,14022,370$14,160 - 32,58025%22%
7Waiters and waitresses1,07016,460$12,950 - 22,65011%14%
8Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,07019,460$13,580 - 24,87018%7%
9Aircraft mechanics and service technicians1,06044,000$32,410 - 53,68011%11%
10Office clerks, general1,03022,500$14,120 - 31,43013%19%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks85029,380$16,250 - 45,06013%16%
12Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer84033,850$24,610 - 48,09010%4%
13Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses79031,170$25,470 - 39,17014%7%
14Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners73019,680$13,740 - 26,56015%4%
15Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand71019,880$13,570 - 28,5902%5%
16General and operations managers69091,760$39,790 - 2%48%
17First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers58038,380$21,830 - 64,3204%25%
18Teacher assistants56016,120$13,000 - 20,26010%18%
19First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers53038,470$22,430 - 62,7306%29%
20Personal and home care aides52015,140$12,840 - 19,17051%10%
21Home health aides50017,250$12,910 - 26,78049%7%
22Team assemblers50019,530$16,030 - 21,9200%5%
23Maintenance and repair workers, general50026,310$14,090 - 45,14010%6%
24Construction laborers48020,070$15,240 - 25,09011%5%
25Dishwashers47015,240$12,820 - 18,81010%3%
26First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers47025,470$15,560 - 39,71011%14%
27Executive secretaries and administrative assistants47034,400$20,490 - 53,40015%18%
28Receptionists and information clerks47021,290$14,350 - 29,19017%13%
29Truck drivers, light or delivery services47026,640$16,910 - 39,5508%4%
30Police and sheriff's patrol officers45046,250$24,370 - 62,73011%33%
31Maids and housekeeping cleaners43016,910$13,000 - 23,67013%5%
32Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers40030,170$21,580 - 40,6305%2%
33Food preparation workers39014,500$12,600 - 17,86015%7%
34Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers39042,400$27,640 - 61,0109%3%
35Tellers38023,840$17,320 - 32,21014%16%
36Counter and rental clerks37022,660$14,110 - 34,85023%16%
37Packers and packagers, hand36019,020$12,920 - 36,390-11%3%
38Automotive service technicians and mechanics33033,940$22,690 - 46,19014%4%
39Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers31034,840$24,100 - 43,070-6%14%
40Cooks, restaurant31020,820$16,420 - 26,35012%5%
41First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers30047,160$28,860 - 65,520-4%15%
42Business operations specialists, all other30053,590$21,380 - 84,71021%49%
43Security guards30017,190$13,180 - 22,89017%13%
44Landscaping and groundskeeping workers30021,330$14,590 - 28,97018%6%
45Fire fighters29046,390$32,060 - 62,29012%18%
46Helpers--production workers26020,150$14,290 - 24,2900%4%
47First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers25047,950$28,070 - 68,6807%13%
48Machinists25034,040$23,580 - 45,710-2%3%
49Medical assistants23025,620$17,910 - 33,78035%10%
50Structural metal fabricators and fitters23030,390$18,460 - 46,1000%0%
51Billing and posting clerks and machine operators20026,860$18,460 - 37,6904%15%
52Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers19019,810$13,550 - 29,94012%0%
53Cooks, institution and cafeteria19017,880$13,440 - 23,48011%5%
54Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists19033,750$20,340 - 50,78012%3%
55Laundry and dry-cleaning workers19017,200$13,400 - 20,71010%5%
56Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators19031,120$22,700 - 40,44014%8%
57Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks19016,700$13,220 - 20,47017%14%
58Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks19024,180$16,260 - 32,7704%6%
59Roustabouts, oil and gas19030,530$21,650 - 40,170-2%0%
60First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers18052,200$27,490 - 85,2409%10%
61Telecommunications line installers and repairers17046,020$24,720 - 64,1505%8%
62Amusement and recreation attendants17017,010$13,090 - 23,34024%22%
63Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters17040,890$34,270 - 49,38011%4%
64Child care workers17015,790$12,880 - 20,01018%15%
65Automotive body and related repairers16036,790$26,250 - 48,54012%3%
66Postal service mail carriers160 1%11%
67Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers16014,860$12,820 - 17,93012%6%
68Radiologic technologists and technicians15041,400$29,270 - 54,01015%25%
69Preschool teachers, except special education15022,840$13,070 - 40,18026%43%
70Cooks, fast food15016,050$13,090 - 19,4208%5%
71Parts salespersons15032,960$19,100 - 50,330-1%6%
72Insurance claims and policy processing clerks14030,800$17,350 - 42,0800%22%
73Healthcare support workers, all other14024,760$17,150 - 39,33016%10%
74Electricians14044,870$25,170 - 60,9007%7%
75Bartenders14020,310$13,190 - 30,56011%17%
76Loan officers14057,370$32,680 - 100,70012%49%
77Rotary drill operators, oil and gas14040,180$33,140 - 48,740-4%0%
78Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters13022,510$17,430 - 29,62012%3%
79Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers13025,270$18,000 - 35,51014%11%
80Driver/sales workers13023,120$13,120 - 44,780-4%4%
81Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators13033,590$22,930 - 47,6708%3%
82Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products13045,390$24,580 - 72,4700%42%
83Industrial truck and tractor operators13024,310$17,590 - 31,400-1%2%
84Wellhead pumpers13040,150$31,690 - 49,530-11%0%
85Pharmacy technicians13029,360$22,590 - 37,24032%16%
86Carpenters12031,330$23,810 - 40,52010%6%
87Bill and account collectors12026,620$18,940 - 36,19023%13%
88First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators12061,510$48,590 - 78,97010%17%
89Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop12015,580$12,910 - 19,84010%17%
90Interviewers, except eligibility and loan11025,310$18,800 - 33,31010%24%
91Computer support specialists11040,420$25,420 - 60,07013%43%
92Service station attendants11021,090$17,260 - 25,02013%6%
93Dental assistants11028,080$17,290 - 36,62029%9%
94Medical secretaries11021,840$16,960 - 29,53017%18%
95Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing11020,760$16,850 - 24,5906%0%
96Industrial machinery mechanics11040,110$27,590 - 52,3809%5%
97Cement masons and concrete finishers10026,520$22,280 - 31,53011%2%
98Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic10028,280$18,470 - 39,690-2%6%
99Medical records and health information technicians10025,900$16,280 - 42,04018%12%
100Production, planning, and expediting clerks9035,250$19,900 - 53,7104%30%
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Jobs More Common Near Wichita Falls Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Wellhead pumpers40,15013071
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas40,18014027.4
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians44,0001,06027.1
Roustabouts, oil and gas30,53019023.3
Structural metal fabricators and fitters30,3902306
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators31,1201905.6
Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing20,7601105.4
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters22,5101304.8
Service station attendants21,0901104.4
Instructional coordinators63,3702104.4
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers25,2701304
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers42,4003903.9
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers19,8101903.5
Occupational therapists37,3801103.1
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers30,1704003.1
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses31,1707903
Fire fighters46,3902903
Personal and home care aides15,1405203
Automotive body and related repairers36,7901602.9
Telecommunications line installers and repairers46,0201702.8
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks16,7001902.4
Dishwashers15,2404702.4
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers17,2001902.3
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic28,2801002.2
Counter and rental clerks22,6603702.1
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists33,7501902.1
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education43,6204902.1
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants19,4601,0702.1
Healthcare support workers, all other24,7601402
Police and sheriff's patrol officers46,2504502
Teachers and instructors, all other47,7403601.9
Radiologic technologists and technicians41,4001501.9
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive24,5001,3501.9
Amusement and recreation attendants17,0101701.9
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers34,8403101.8
Parts salespersons32,9601501.8
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education45,3206601.8
Tellers23,8403801.7
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,5201,7901.7
Machinists34,0402501.7
Educational, vocational, and school counselors51,9601501.7
Stock clerks and order fillers20,9201,1901.6
Medical records and health information technicians25,9001001.6
Helpers--production workers20,1502601.6
Physical therapists89,2101001.5
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school61,9801201.5
Cooks, institution and cafeteria17,8801901.5
Elementary school teachers, except special education42,9708001.5
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks30,8001401.5
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers25,4704701.5

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Wichita Falls, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Teachers and instructors, all other47,7401.26360
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators61,5101.18120
Fire fighters46,3901.1290
Instructional coordinators63,3701.1210
Parts salespersons32,9601.08150
Wellhead pumpers40,1501.06130
Bartenders20,3101.05140
Pharmacy technicians29,3601.04130
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers34,8401.04310
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers42,4001.04390
Service station attendants21,0901.03110
Pharmacists106,0601.01120
Educational, vocational, and school counselors51,9601.01150
Tellers23,8401.01380
Telecommunications line installers and repairers46,0201.01170
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers38,3800.99580
Counter and rental clerks22,6600.97370
Loan officers57,3700.97140
Roustabouts, oil and gas30,5300.96190
Computer support specialists40,4200.96110
Cooks, restaurant20,8200.96310
Electricians44,8700.96140
Police and sheriff's patrol officers46,2500.95450
General and operations managers91,7600.95690
Accountants and auditors56,2100.94440
Automotive body and related repairers36,7900.94160
Automotive service technicians and mechanics33,9400.94330
Packers and packagers, hand19,0200.93360
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks30,8000.93140
Cooks, fast food16,0500.92150
Machinists34,0400.92250
Amusement and recreation attendants17,0100.92170
Truck drivers, light or delivery services26,6400.92470
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks29,3800.92850
Stock clerks and order fillers20,9200.921,190
Medical assistants25,6200.91230
Cashiers16,8900.911,670
Business operations specialists, all other53,5900.91300
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer33,8500.9840
Structural metal fabricators and fitters30,3900.9230
Industrial machinery mechanics40,1100.9110
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food15,5200.91,790
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers52,2000.9180
Preschool teachers, except special education22,8400.9150
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,3100.89110
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers47,1600.89300
Receptionists and information clerks21,2900.89470
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters40,8900.89170
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants34,4000.89470
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education45,3200.89660

Highest Paying Jobs in Wichita Falls, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other188,07070
Lawyers119,350100
Pharmacists106,060120
Chief executives100,94060
General and operations managers91,760690
Financial managers90,26070
Physical therapists89,210100
Veterinarians86,83040
Physician assistants86,78030
Industrial engineers86,01050
Sales managers85,54050
Industrial production managers85,250 
Administrative services managers76,98040
Mechanical engineers74,94050
Medical and health services managers72,77080
Civil engineers71,27060
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products65,860 
Computer software engineers, systems software65,250 
Instructional coordinators63,370210
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators62,41040
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school61,980120
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators61,510120
Computer programmers61,19040
Logisticians60,43040
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives59,63030
Real estate sales agents59,54060
Dental hygienists57,68070
Sales representatives, services, all other57,63090
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other57,53050
Loan officers57,370140
Petroleum engineers56,560 
Accountants and auditors56,210440
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians55,86060
Computer systems analysts54,14060
Business operations specialists, all other53,590300
Registered nurses53,5501,160
Engineering technicians, except drafters, all other52,94030
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers52,200180
Avionics technicians51,99030
Educational, vocational, and school counselors51,960150
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers51,67040
Speech-language pathologists51,41070
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists51,17030
Public relations specialists50,88030
Food service managers50,84070
Management analysts50,32090
Vocational education teachers, secondary school49,74090
Construction managers49,25070
Network and computer systems administrators49,01040
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment48,74040

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