Although Harris County is the largest of Texas’ 254 counties, it ranks 31st in terms of primary care physicians available per 100,000 residents, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. However, it ranks No. 14 in psychiatrists working compared to the overall population. See how it compares to neighboring counties below.
The Houston metro’s health care sector has continued to grow since the COVID-19 pandemic. Employment in this industry exceeded 300,000 in Harris County last fall.
See a snapshot of Houston’s health care workforce and the average earnings each position makes.
