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Labor Market Information for Job Seekers

Workforce Solutions Panhandle has identified the industries and occupations most in-demand in our area. If employment in our region is your primary goal, this list can help focus your career development efforts in occupations that are expected to have the highest growth in job and wage opportunities.

Texas Panhandle Labor Market Information

Texas Wages Information

Texas Wages Information

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Targeted Occupations in the Texas Panhandle

Targeted Occupations

High Demand Occupations in the Texas Panhandle

High Demand Occupations

Occupational Code Occupational Title Total Average Openings
35-3021 Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Inc 1206
41-2031 Retail Salespersons 944
41-2011 Cashiers 939
35-3031 Waiters and Waitresses 697
43-9061 Office Clerks, General 692
45-2093 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals 674
53-3032 Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 529
51-3022 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers 505
37-2011 Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeepi 470
53-7062 Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, 403
43-4051 Customer Service Representatives 375
39-9021 Personal Care Aides 369
43-5081 Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 331
43-6014 Secretaries & Administrative Assistants, Except Le 321
43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 258
47-2061 Construction Laborers 256
29-1141 Registered Nurses 256
51-9198 Helpers–Production Workers 255
35-2014 Cooks, Restaurant 251
37-2012 Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 250
39-9011 Childcare Workers 241
32-0742 General and Operations Managers 241
31-1014 Nursing Assistants 225
41-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 223
49-9071 Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 218
43-6013 Medical Secretaries 207
35-2021 Food Preparation Workers 196
41-4012 Sales Rep., Wholesale & Manufacturing, Except Tech 195
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Ed. 192
37-3011 Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 179
41-3099 Sales Representatives, Services, All Other 175
25-3098 Substitute Teachers 168
33-9032 Security Guards 167
25-9041 Teacher Assistants 164
53-3033 Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers 160
25-2031 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 158
45-2091 Agricultural Equipment Operators 156
43-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 145
51-3023 Slaughterers and Meat Packers 145
13-2011 Accountants and Auditors 145
35-2012 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 141
53-7061 Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 140
53-7064 Packers and Packagers, Hand 138
47-2073 Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipme 129
51-9061 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers & Weighers 118
47-1011 Supervisors of Construction and Extraction Workers 115
51-9111 Packaging and Filling Machine Operators & Tenders 110
35-2011 Cooks, Fast Food 108
31-9092 Medical Assistants 107
35-9021 Dishwashers 106
47-2111 Electricians 104
51-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating 104
53-7051 Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 103
35-9011 Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender 102
47-2152 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 102
43-3071 Tellers 100
43-5061 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 97
51-4121 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 97
49-9041 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 96
53-3031 Driver/Sales Workers 94
49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics 94
31-1011 Home Health Aides 92
43-4081 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks 91
35-3011 Bartenders 89
25-2022 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 87
29-2061 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 86
41-2021 Counter and Rental Clerks 84
49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, a 84
41-3021 Insurance Sales Agents 83
43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks 83
13-1199 Business Operations Specialists, All Other 81
51-2092 Team Assemblers 79
33-3051 Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers 78
49-3031 Bus & Truck Mechanics & Diesel Engine Specialists 74
49-9021 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics 70
49-9098 Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Wor 67
45-2041 Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products 65
47-2031 Carpenters 64
47-5013 Service Unit Operators, Oil, Gas, and Mining 64
43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 64
39-5012 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 62
41-2022 Parts Salespersons 61
51-3092 Food Batchmakers 60
41-3031 Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sa 60
13-1071 Human Resources Specialists 56
49-3093 Tire Repairers and Changers 55
49-9051 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers 54
43-9041 Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 54
35-2015 Cooks, Short Order 53
31-9091 Dental Assistants 52
43-3021 Billing and Posting Clerks 52
21-1021 Child, Family, and School Social Workers 50
39-9032 Recreation Workers 49
53-1031 First-Line Supervisors of Trans. & Material-Moving 48
39-3091 Amusement and Recreation Attendants 44
13-2072 Loan Officers 43
29-2052 Pharmacy Technicians 43
49-2022 Telecommunications Equipment Installers & Repairer 43
15-1151 Computer User Support Specialists 42
51-3011 Bakers 42
17-3022 Civil Engineering Technicians 41
2601198 Construction Managers 41
51-6011 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers 41
47-2141 Painters, Construction and Maintenance 41
27-3031 Public Relations Specialists 41
21-1093 Social and Human Service Assistants 41
53-3022 Bus Drivers, School or Special Client 40
13-1151 Training and Development Specialists 38
51-9011 Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders 37
49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers 37
39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 36
53-7072 Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers 35
13-2082 Tax Preparers 35
43-6011 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative 34
11-9111 Medical and Health Services Managers 34
27-1026 Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers 34
41-1012 First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers 33
51-9122 Painters, Transportation Equipment 33
53-7073 Wellhead Pumpers 33
53-6031 Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants 33
51-4041 Machinists 32
49-9012 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except 30
51-8092 Gas Plant Operators 30
13-1161 Market Research Analysts & Marketing Specialists 30
41-9022 Real Estate Sales Agents 30
47-2131 Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall 29
13-1111 Management Analysts 29
31-2021 Physical Therapist Assistants 29
43-5052 Postal Service Mail Carriers 29
25-3097 Teachers and Instructors, All Other, Except Substi 29
27-2022 Coaches and Scouts 28
37-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitor 28
39-3031 Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers 28
21-2011 Clergy 27
17-3029 Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, AO 27
47-3015 Helpers–Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and St 27
49-9043 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 27
13-1023 Purchasing Agents, exc. Whoesale, Retail & Farm. 27
17-3031 Surveying and Mapping Technicians 27
51-3021 Butchers and Meat Cutters 27
15-1121 Computer Systems Analysts 26
53-7011 Conveyor Operators and Tenders 26
47-5021 Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas 26
53-7032 Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operat 26
43-6012 Legal Secretaries 26
43-4151 Order Clerks 26
47-2071 Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators 26
25-3021 Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 26
47-4041 Hazardous Materials Removal Workers 25
43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors 25
51-3093 Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders 24
13-1131 Fundraisers 24
13-1041 Compliance Officers 23
413395 Financial Managers 23
53-1021 First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and M 23
2612155 Food Service Managers 23
17-2141 Mechanical Engineers 23
49-3042 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 23
53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors 23
53-3041 Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs 23
29-2041 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 22
33-9092 Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Pro 22
33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other 22
406090 Administrative Services Managers 22
43-5032 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 21
49-2098 Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers 21
25-2054 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 21
51-8031 Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Op 21
17-2071 Electrical Engineers 20
27-1024 Graphic Designers 20
47-5081 Helpers–Extraction Workers 20
44866 Sales Managers 20
47-2211 Sheet Metal Workers 20
13-1031 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 19
43-4199 Information and Record Clerks, All Other 19
43-4131 Loan Interviewers and Clerks 19
29-2071 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 19
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 19
45-2011 Agricultural Inspectors 19
43-4031 Court, Municipal, and License Clerks 18
51-9023 Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, an 18
43-3051 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks 18
51-9199 Production Workers, All Other 18
51-7011 Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters 18
15-1152 Computer Network Support Specialists 17
43-9021 Data Entry Keyers 17
49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 17
29-2057 Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 17
2645027 Property, Real Estate & Community Assoc. Mgr. 17
29-1126 Respiratory Therapists 17
47-2181 Roofers 17
41-4011 Sales Rep., Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & 17
17-2051 Civil Engineers 16
13-1051 Cost Estimators 16
43-4111 Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan 16
25-4031 Library Technicians 16
43-5031 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers 16
15-1132 Software Developers, Applications 16
47-2221 Structural Iron and Steel Workers 16
29-2055 Surgical Technologists 16
53-3021 Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity 16
25-2032 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Sch 16
49-2094 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial a 15
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 15
43-4121 Library Assistants, Clerical 15
15-1142 Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15
17-2171 Petroleum Engineers 15
29-2034 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 15
41-9099 Sales and Related Workers, All Other 15
37-1012 Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service & Grounds 15
31-9096 Veterinary Assistants & Lab. Animal Caretakers 15

County Employment / Unemployment Maps

Civilian Labor Force by County

Civilian Labor Force Map

December 2019

County Dallam
Employed 3,847
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
County Sherman
Employed 1,341
Unemployment Rate 2.1%
County Hansford
Employed 2,758
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
County Ochiltree
Employed 4,193
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
County Lipscomb
Employed 1,629
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Hartley
Employed 2,742
Unemployment Rate 1.7%
County Moore
Employed 10,936
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Hutchinson
Employed 8,746
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
County Roberts
Employed 403
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
County Hemphill
Employed 2,099
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
County Oldham
Employed 914
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
County Potter
Employed 56,074
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
County Carson
Employed 3,043
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Gray
Employed 7,893
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
County Wheeler
Employed 2,381
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
County Deaf Smith
Employed 8,402
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
County Randall
Employed 71,679
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
County Armstrong
Employed 931
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
County Donley
Employed 1,479
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
County Collingsworth
Employed 1,159
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
County Parmer
Employed 4,861
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
County Castro
Employed 3,400
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Swisher
Employed 2,615
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
County Briscoe
Employed 570
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
County Hall
Employed 1,074
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
County Childress
Employed 2,974
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
MSA UI Rate

Amarillo MSA

(Armstrong, Carson, Oldham, Potter, Randall Counties)

Labor Force: 132,641

UI Rate: 2.3%

  • UI rate below 3%
  • UI rate below 4%
  • UI rate below 5%
  • UI rate 5% and above
Source: Labor Market & Career Information, Texas Workforce Commission
Unemploment Numbers by County

Unemployed Numbers

December 2019

County Dallam
Employed 77
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
County Sherman
Employed 28
Unemployment Rate 2.1%
County Hansford
Employed 61
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
County Ochiltree
Employed 134
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
County Lipscomb
Employed 37
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Hartley
Employed 47
Unemployment Rate 1.7%
County Moore
Employed 250
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Hutchinson
Employed 397
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
County Roberts
Employed 12
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
County Hemphill
Employed 52
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
County Oldham
Employed 25
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
County Potter
Employed 1,415
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
County Carson
Employed 71
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Gray
Employed 290
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
County Wheeler
Employed 69
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
County Deaf Smith
Employed 213
Unemployment Rate 2.5%
County Randall
Employed 1,563
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
County Armstrong
Employed 25
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
County Donley
Employed 43
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
County Collingsworth
Employed 40
Unemployment Rate 3.5%
County Parmer
Employed 98
Unemployment Rate 2.0%
County Castro
Employed 78
Unemployment Rate 2.3%
County Swisher
Employed 86
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
County Briscoe
Employed 18
Unemployment Rate 3.2%
County Hall
Employed 44
Unemployment Rate 4.1%
County Childress
Employed 81
Unemployment Rate 2.7%
MSA UI Rate

Amarillo MSA

(Armstrong, Carson, Oldham, Potter, Randall Counties)

Unemployed: 3,099

UI Rate: 2.3%

  • UI rate below 3%
  • UI rate below 4%
  • UI rate below 5%
  • UI rate 5% and above
Source: Labor Market & Career Information, Texas Workforce Commission

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