Tyler Area Business Education Council
Tyler Area Business Education Council
serves the following Texas counties: Anderson, Camp, Cherokee, Gregg,
Harrison, Henderson, Marion, Panola, Rains, Rusk, Smith, Upshur, Van
Zandt, and Wood.
Population (2023)
906,298
Total Regional Employment
377,431
Median Household Income (2022)
$62.5K
Population by Educational Attainment
Population breakdown by highest level of educational attainment, highlighting the diverse educational backgrounds in the East Texas area.
Population by Race
Population by Age Cohort
Displays changes in age group populations, providing insights into potential workforce trends and educational needs.
Age Cohort | 2018 Population | 2023 Population | Change | % Change | 2023 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 54,339 | 53,376 | -963 | -2% | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 55,860 | 58,127 | 2,267 | 4% | 6.42% |
| 10 to 14 years | 58,421 | 60,400 | 1,979 | 3% | 6.67% |
| 15 to 19 years | 57,179 | 61,563 | 4,384 | 8% | 6.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 53,326 | 56,677 | 3,351 | 6% | 6.26% |
| 25 to 29 years | 56,400 | 55,156 | -1,244 | -2% | 6.09% |
| 30 to 34 years | 53,532 | 57,770 | 4,238 | 8% | 6.38% |
| 35 to 39 years | 53,142 | 56,053 | 2,911 | 5% | 6.19% |
| 40 to 44 years | 49,523 | 56,505 | 6,982 | 14% | 6.24% |
| 45 to 49 years | 52,688 | 51,328 | -1,360 | -3% | 5.67% |
| 50 to 54 years | 51,996 | 54,207 | 2,211 | 4% | 5.99% |
| 55 to 59 years | 57,814 | 53,404 | -4,410 | -8% | 5.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 56,443 | 58,803 | 2,360 | 4% | 6.5% |
| 65 to 69 years | 49,162 | 55,539 | 6,377 | 13% | 6.14% |
| 70 to 74 years | 40,625 | 45,143 | 4,518 | 11% | 4.99% |
| 75 to 79 years | 29,362 | 33,524 | 4,162 | 14% | 3.7% |
| 80 to 84 years | 19,300 | 20,653 | 1,353 | 7% | 2.28% |
| 85 years and over | 18,072 | 16,906 | -1,166 | -6% | 1.87% |
Resident Workers and Net Commuters
Description: Compares the total number of jobs available in the area with the number of local residents who work there, and measures the net flow of commuters—whether more people travel into the area for work or out of it. This data helps illustrate the local job market's capacity to retain residents versus attracting workers from other areas.
2022 Resident Workers
2022 Net Commuters
Jobs Trend and Forecast
Tracking job trends over the past years and projects future changes, helping to understand the growth or decline in employment opportunities over time.
Lightcast
Focused Sectors
Industry Characteristics
Insights into industry growth, concentration, and economic impact over a five-year period, reflecting shifts in the workforce and regional economic contributions.
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 57,846 | $64,500 | 0.97 | 5.24% | 4297.34M |
| Government | 53,468 | $68,011 | 0.9 | 3.37% | 4044.34M |
| Manufacturing | 35,583 | $74,590 | 1.09 | 2.34% | 5753.55M |
| Educational Services | 6,680 | $31,140 | 0.53 | -0.03% | 240.35M |
| Information | 5,673 | $69,845 | 0.61 | 26% | 1128.66M |
Occupation Information
Occupation Concentration
Key employment statistics for various occupations, highlighting trends in job growth and concentration over a 5-year period.
Profession | 2024 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2024 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management | 65,695 | $60,642 | $42.7 | 1.35 | 33.04% |
| Sales and Related | 58,569 | $34,348 | $31.49 | 0.96 | 11.71% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 47,305 | $37,490 | $20.63 | 0.86 | 0.2% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 46,173 | $38,094 | $22.09 | 1.08 | 18.62% |
| Construction and Extraction | 33,045 | $41,946 | $24.67 | 1.45 | 3.45% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 32,554 | $24,903 | $13.27 | 0.96 | -3.24% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 30,862 | $66,451 | $47.73 | 0.73 | 47.09% |
| Production | 28,188 | $37,798 | $21.17 | 1.21 | 3.24% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 25,577 | $52,004 | $26.32 | 1.01 | 1.78% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 25,442 | $73,197 | $45.69 | 0.98 | 11.26% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 22,789 | $43,702 | $24 | 1.22 | 15.22% |
| Healthcare Support | 21,892 | $27,342 | $15.23 | 1.04 | 3.27% |
| Personal Care and Service | 19,225 | $26,638 | $18.75 | 1.07 | 7.71% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 18,891 | $27,893 | $16.2 | 1.05 | 2.12% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 11,198 | $41,144 | $31.29 | 0.69 | 19.88% |
| Community and Social Service | 7,469 | $47,882 | $26.11 | 0.92 | 5.03% |
| Protective Service | 7,327 | $47,969 | $24.45 | 0.79 | -7.95% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 6,177 | $72,769 | $42.08 | 0.43 | 38.34% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 5,855 | $29,671 | $19.5 | 1.72 | 0.69% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 5,582 | $74,473 | $44.68 | 0.78 | 3.22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 3,611 | $66,333 | $45.89 | 0.74 | 9.45% |
| Legal | 2,598 | $70,745 | $52.56 | 0.62 | 1.17% |
| Military-only | 852 | $37,490 | $23.39 | 0.38 | 0.18% |
Job Postings by Occupation
Number of recent job postings by occupation, how much these numbers have changed, and what the typical salary is, helping to identify which jobs are in demand and how well they pay.
Occupation | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 5,248 | 8.6% | $90,496 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 1,948 | -2.3% | $39,552 |
| Management Occupations | 1,481 | 10.1% | $57,216 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 1,314 | -3.7% | $39,552 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 1,190 | 6.1% | $33,408 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 1,175 | 9.5% | $29,248 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 1,002 | -9.8% | $29,056 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 801 | 0.4% | $43,904 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 762 | 25.3% | $39,552 |
| Production Occupations | 586 | -4.9% | $38,784 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 489 | -1.8% | $29,056 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 448 | -1.6% | $58,752 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 399 | 12.5% | $34,432 |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 331 | -6.6% | $43,648 |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 298 | -12.8% | $45,952 |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 232 | -9.9% | $66,816 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations | 179 | 12.3% | $53,376 |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 177 | 6.8% | $37,504 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 148 | -3.4% | $64,128 |
| Protective Service Occupations | 144 | -19.4% | $41,600 |
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Helps illustrate the range of yearly earnings across various jobs, offering insight into which professions tend to pay more and how wide the pay ranges can be within each field.
Legal
$42,901
$126,955
Computer and Mathematical
$48,515
$111,359
Management
$29,349
$109,334
Business and Financial Operations
$42,289
$108,958
Architecture and Engineering
$51,781
$107,336
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$43,776
$103,634
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$51,587
$98,010
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$23,326
$72,016
Sales and Related
$23,888
$63,724
Educational Instruction and Library
$32,662
$62,787
Community and Social Service
$37,387
$61,576
Protective Service
$32,438
$60,237
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$32,548
$60,168
Military-only
$22,710
$59,847
Construction and Extraction
$31,780
$55,488
Transportation and Material Moving
$29,396
$49,660
Production
$30,930
$49,577
Office and Administrative Support
$29,553
$48,239
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$18,620
$42,775
Personal Care and Service
$18,924
$41,117
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$21,527
$35,360
Healthcare Support
$21,345
$34,211
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$21,307
$30,113
Industry Information
Industry Characteristics
How many jobs are in each industry, what they pay, and how much they've grown, giving a snapshot of economic health by industry for 2023
Industry | 2024 Jobs | 2024 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2024 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2019-2024 % Change in Jobs | 2024 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 57,846 | $64,500 | 0.97 | 5.24% | 4297.34M |
| Government | 53,468 | $68,011 | 0.9 | 3.37% | 4044.34M |
| Retail Trade | 52,794 | $39,259 | 1.13 | 13.67% | 3946.22M |
| Construction | 40,211 | $59,044 | 1.37 | 10.3% | 3070.03M |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 38,470 | $29,613 | 1.31 | 7.05% | 1280.73M |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 36,162 | $24,339 | 0.98 | 9.35% | 1370.48M |
| Manufacturing | 35,583 | $74,590 | 1.09 | 2.34% | 5753.55M |
| Finance and Insurance | 30,259 | $53,154 | 0.91 | 49.02% | 2619.27M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 27,995 | $50,394 | 0.96 | 27.94% | 2107.27M |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 24,859 | $31,464 | 2.86 | 3.44% | 1392.6M |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 24,698 | $33,873 | 0.81 | 5.7% | 1071.38M |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22,646 | $69,131 | 0.58 | 17.21% | 2065.77M |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 22,281 | $52,871 | 0.72 | 51.82% | 2109.01M |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 21,069 | $83,240 | 8.17 | -5.89% | 6290.89M |
| Wholesale Trade | 16,313 | $81,212 | 0.98 | 11.6% | 3537.73M |
| Educational Services | 6,680 | $31,140 | 0.53 | -0.03% | 240.35M |
| Information | 5,673 | $69,845 | 0.61 | 26% | 1128.66M |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 5,612 | $24,214 | 0.5 | 12.81% | 199.33M |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 2,589 | $106,213 | 0.35 | 47.61% | 313.65M |
| Utilities | 2,339 | $131,429 | 1.54 | -11.78% | 1244.25M |
Job Postings by Industry
Recent job postings across various industries to highlight current hiring trends.
Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 5,058 | 9.7% |
| Retail Trade | 2,206 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,540 | -1.3% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 1,500 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 711 | -0.6% |
| Educational Services | 663 | -0.3% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 578 | -5% |
| Wholesale Trade | 465 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 397 | -9.8% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 355 | -4.5% |
| Finance and Insurance | 325 | 0.9% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 310 | -4.8% |
| Public Administration | 301 | 10% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 170 | -4.1% |
| Information | 158 | 1.9% |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 133 | 1.5% |
Education
Degrees by Institution
Description: Tracking completion trends over more than a decade, indicating how educational achievements have evolved at these institutions.
Institution | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Tyler | 2,809 | 1K 2.8K |
| Tyler Junior College | 2,297 | 2K 2.3K |
| Trinity Valley Community College | 1,451 | 1.3K 1.5K |
| Kilgore College | 891 | 1.1K 0.9K |
| Panola College | 600 | 0.4K 0.6K |
| LeTourneau University | 483 | 0.7K 0.5K |
| East Texas Baptist University | 331 | 0.3K 0.3K |
| Jarvis Christian University | 132 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Texas College | 103 | 0.1K 0.1K |
| Wiley University | 94 | 0.1K 0.1K |
Degrees by Program
Tracking degree program trends over recent years, highlighting shifts in academic popularity.
Description | 2023 Completions | 2010-2023 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,300 | 7.5K 9.3K |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2,049 | 1.1K 2K |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,935 | 1.7K 1.9K |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1,187 | 1.2K 1.2K |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 430 | 0.2K 0.4K |
| Education | 419 | 0.3K 0.4K |
| Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians | 345 | 0.4K 0.3K |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services | 343 | 0.2K 0.3K |
| Psychology | 286 | 0.1K 0.3K |
| Engineering | 271 | 0.1K 0.3K |
Top 20 Programs
Highlighting the top 20 programs companies are actively seeking candidates from, and showcasing recent shifts in demand within a 30-day period.
Degree | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 922 | 12% |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 440 | -2% |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 361 | 25.8% |
| English Language and Literature, General | 320 | -13.8% |
| Engineering, General | 293 | -9.6% |
| Business/Commerce, General | 191 | -6.8% |
| Medicine | 167 | 1.8% |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 145 | -4.1% |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 135 | 2.2% |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 133 | 36.1% |
| Accounting | 120 | -16.7% |
| Social Work | 112 | -4.5% |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 99 | -2% |
| Finance, General | 91 | -4.4% |
| Psychology, General | 87 | 2.3% |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 87 | 25.3% |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 85 | 11.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 84 | 1.2% |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 84 | 9.5% |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 79 | 5.1% |
Job Posting by Education Levels
Highlights how many jobs are available for different education levels, helping to show which qualifications are most in demand and how those trends are changing.
Education Level | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| No Education Listed | 10,334 | 1.9% |
| High school or GED | 4,582 | 1.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 2,980 | 14.4% |
| Associate degree | 1,520 | -0.8% |
| Master's degree | 831 | 6% |
| Ph.D. or professional degree | 349 | -8.6% |
Skills and Hiring Information
Top 20 Companies Hiring
Top 20 companies with the most job openings recently, showing which companies are hiring the most and how their hiring activity is changing.
Company | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTUS Health | 2,334 | 23.7% |
| Brookshire Grocery Company | 376 | -11.7% |
| Ardent Health Services | 264 | -1.1% |
| Cefco | 259 | 23.6% |
| Walmart | 190 | -25.8% |
| Taco Bell | 181 | 22.7% |
| Whataburger | 180 | 2.2% |
| Domino's Pizza | 168 | 19% |
| The University of Texas at Tyler | 161 | -4.3% |
| Ut Health Tyler | 159 | -17% |
| Palestine Regional Medical Center | 143 | 25.2% |
| State Of Texas | 133 | 21.8% |
| Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation | 115 | -23.5% |
| AWG Biuro Nieruchomości | 112 | -16.1% |
| Subway | 103 | 21.4% |
| AutoZone | 100 | 67% |
| Encompass Health | 96 | 69.8% |
| Holt Group | 95 | 6.3% |
| LHC Group | 75 | 20% |
| Dollar Tree | 62 | 66.1% |
Top Hard Skills Companies Are Looking For
Identifies which hard skills (aka technical skills, specialized skills) are most often mentioned in job postings and how common these skills are among job candidates.
Skill | Frequency in Job Postings | Frequency in Candidates | Skill Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 11% | 1% | -10% |
| Medication Administration | 7% | 0% | -7% |
| Medical Records | 7% | 1% | -6% |
| Merchandising | 7% | 2% | -5% |
| Restaurant Operation | 6% | 1% | -5% |
| Nursing Care | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Nursing Process | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Marketing | 5% | 6% | 1% |
| Patient Safety | 5% | 1% | -4% |
| Patient Flow | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Patient Education And Counseling | 5% | 0% | -5% |
| Cash Register | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Infection Control | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Quality Improvement | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Psychology | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Food Safety And Sanitation | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Inventory Management | 4% | 3% | -1% |
| Cash Handling | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Clinical Nursing | 4% | 0% | -4% |
| Selling Techniques | 4% | 1% | -3% |
Top Soft Skills Companies are Looking For
Identifies which soft skills (aka human skills, competencies) are most often mentioned in job postings and how common these skills are among job candidates.
Latest 365 Days Unique Postings | Latest 365 Days Unique Postings % Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 28,839 | 8.9% |
| Customer Service | 24,116 | -13.1% |
| Management | 17,926 | 0.4% |
| Sales | 14,539 | -7.9% |
| Operations | 14,428 | 8.7% |
| Leadership | 11,211 | 10.9% |
| Detail Oriented | 9,842 | 10% |
| Lifting Ability | 7,719 | -24% |
| Planning | 7,625 | 11% |
| Problem Solving | 7,281 | -16.5% |
| Interpersonal Communications | 7,058 | -1.5% |
| Multitasking | 5,989 | -20% |
| Writing | 5,715 | -13.9% |
| English Language | 5,623 | 7.2% |
| Coordinating | 5,600 | -2.9% |
| Scheduling | 5,573 | 1.1% |
| Organizational Skills | 5,194 | 3.4% |
| Cleanliness | 5,132 | 8.8% |
| Professionalism | 5,048 | 1.7% |
| Accountability | 5,025 | 10.6% |