Zippia took data from each state's Department of Labor and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to compile the report, identifying the occupations in Texas that are projected to have at least 1,000 workers in 2024 and ranking them based on job growth in 2017.
Technical and healthcare jobs dominated the list for the Lone Star State.
1. Wind turbine service technicians
Also known as windtechs, wind turbine service technicians install, maintain and repair wind turbines.
2. Statisticians
These include clinical data managers that direct the planning, implementation and overall direction of activities such as database development and release.
3. Occupational therapy assistants
Occupational therapy assistants help patients develop skills needed for daily living and working.
4. Nurse practitioners
Nurse practitioners coordinate patient care and provide primary and specialty healthcare.
5. Diagnostic medical sonographers
Workers perform sonographic examinations, including ultrasounds.
6. Operations research analysts
Analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations solve problems and make better decisions.
7. Reinforcing iron and rebar workers
These iron workers monitor and maintain building systems, and execute minor construction projects.
8. Physical therapist assistants
PTAs assist physical therapists in helping patients regain movement and manage pain.
9. Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
This job involves monitoring cardiac rhythms through direct cardiac monitors.
10. Physician assistants
PAs examine, diagnose and treat patients alongside physicians, surgeons and other healthcare workers.
11. Construction workers
These include brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons and tile and marble setters.
12. Interpreters and translators
This job involves converting written information from one language into another.
13. Cartographers and photogrammetrists
This job involves analyzing images and evaluating the procedures, processes, techniques, models and methodologies used to development complex solutions to requirements.
14. Forensic science technicians
A forensic investigator gathers evidence and analyzes forensics on computers, servers, mobile device and other online storage media.
15. Restaurant cooks
Education for cooks usually involves attending vocational cooking school or a professional culinary institute.
16. Home health aides
Home health aides help people with disabilities, chronic illness or cognitive impairment perform daily activities.
17. Personal care aides
Also known as senior caregivers, personal care aides assist in caring for others.
18. Biomedical engineers
Biomedical engineers combine engineering principles with medical and biological science to design and create healthcare equipment, devices, computer systems and software.
19. Audiologists
Audiologists diagnose, manage and treat a patient's hearing, balance and other ear problems.
20. Web developers
This job involves designing and creating websites.
Find the full report, which lists the top 100 fastest growing jobs in Texas, here.
