Top 10 Fast-Growing, Good-Paying Jobs in Texas Through 2032

There’s nothing wrong with browsing around for new career ideas, right?

If you're thinking about making a change or just curious about what’s out there, there are tons of Texas jobs that pay better than the state’s average salary of $45,972, according to Texas Career Check.

Here’s a look at the top 10 jobs projected to see the most growth in Texas through 2032:

1. General and Operations Managers

• Annual Salary: $122,654
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 44,419
• These professionals are needed in just about every industry, ensuring smooth business operations and growth.

2. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

• Annual Salary: $54,546
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 30,182
• This is one of the most essential industries nationwide.

3. Registered Nurses

• Annual Salary: $90,214
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 16,904
• There will always be a need for healthcare workers, RN's in particular have great opportunities for impressive income.

4. Software Developers

• Annual Salary: $125,885
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 12,350
• Texas is on the road to becoming a tech hub, with cities like Austin leading the charge.

5. Sales Representatives (Services, Excluding Insurance & Travel)

• Annual Salary: $74,250
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 11,871
• If you can sell ice to an Eskimo there are great opportunities to make an impressive amount of money.

6. Accountants and Auditors

• Annual Salary: $88,817
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 11,834
• If numbers are your 'thing' then this can be a lucrative route.

7. Project Management Specialists

• Annual Salary: $97,681
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 9,003
• Project managers are essential in coordinating and overseeing complex projects in industries like construction, IT, and healthcare.

8. Financial Managers

• Annual Salary: $170,972
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 6,357
• Financial managers oversee budgets, investments, and strategic financial planning for businesses.

9. Medical and Health Services Managers

• Annual Salary: $120,202
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 6,080
• As Texas’ healthcare system grows, so does the demand for skilled managers to oversee healthcare facilities and services.

10. Computer and Information Systems Managers

• Annual Salary: $169,896
• Projected Jobs Added Annually: 5,781
• These professionals manage complex IT systems for organizations and are critical in the digital age.