Expanding Dallas-Fort Worth Job Opportunities
According to the August, 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Dallas-Fort Worth Area Employment Report, non-farm employees number 3,726,000, an increase of almost 15,000 workers compared to August 2017.
This year saw increases in primary industry sectors and sub-sectors. The BLS report reveals that the Dallas-Plano-Irving division experienced a higher net increase than the Fort Worth-Arlington division.
The following list shows the total number of jobs in key sectors created during the twelve month period between August 2017 and August 2018.
Food & Beverage – 12,500
Manufacturing – 7,000
Utilities, warehousing and utilities – 5,800
Government – 9,400
Mining, logging and construction – 12,000
Financial services – 3,300
Wholesale trade – 4.500
Other services/activities – 5,000
Education and health – 14,000
Retail – 1,800
Dallas-Fort Worth job opportunities include specialization in business process management, inventory control and warehouse supervisory roles. CCI Training graduates with MOS and Excel career development coursework have the skills and knowledge to move into office and administrative support positions in these sectors.
Area and Industry Aug. June July Aug. 2017 to
2017 2018 2018 2018 Aug. 2018(p)
Net Change % Change
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Total nonfarm 3601.1 3720.4 3704.4 3716 114.9 3.2
Mining, logging, and construction 216.4 229.6 230.7 232.2 15.8 7.3
Manufacturing 272.5 278.2 278.3 279.57 2.6
Trade, transportation, and utilities 774.6 783.7 785 786.7 12.1 1.6
Information 83.6 84.2 84.5 83.8 0.2 0.2
Financial activities 297.3 299.7 299.1 300.6 3.3 1.1
Professional and business services 595.5 615.9 616.3 627.3 31.8 5.3
Education and health services 443.1 459.8 457.6 457.1 14В 3.2
Leisure and hospitality 381 400.1 400.9 397.3 16.3 4.3
Other services 123.3 128.8 130.4 128.3 54.1
Government 413.8 440.4 421.6 423.2 9.4 2.3
According to a Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey of manufacturing and services firms in Texas, “[A]s companies adopt new technologies, the number of workers is little changed though the employees’ skill levels shift.”
Updating skills and adding new ones with business and management continuing education, helps workers move up the internal ladder when you love where you’re working, but are ready for more responsibility, and higher wages.
Dallas Wages & Opportunities
According to PayScale, the average hourly wage in Dallas is approximately $28/hr, based on 2018 second quarter reporting. The most popular jobs are in healthcare, IT and finance, although most industry sectors are actively growing.
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Southwest Airlines, telecom giant AT&T, and Texas Instruments, Inc. continue to make it to the top of the preferred employer list for people who want a good job, with excellent benefits in the DFW area.
Employers seeking qualified applicants for management positions often look for well-trained supporting staff. Salaries vary widely, depending on the company, the location and the responsibilities.
For example, Indeed.com reports the average salary for payroll clerks in Dallas is $16.15, plus benefits. While, GlassDoor reports: Salaried assistant retail store managers earn $35,000 – $80,000+, and hourly fast service assistant managers earn $9 – $15 per hour.
More possible career paths for DFW area students and recent graduates include:
Administrative assistants earn 12% above the national average at $43,020
Marketing and sales managers earn slightly less than the national average, $66,931 annually
Public relations managers earn $67,870 per year
Cost accounting assistants earn slightly above the national average, $69,070
Accounting clerk salaries average $38,500 yearly
Inventory managers on average earn a base wage of $66,004
The best career paths in Dallas, Texas aren’t limited to the ones detailed above. We’ve only scratched the surface of potential career choices for people who update their office skills. CCI Training also offers a full range of computer and network administrator courses and medical and healthcare programs to expand your skill set.
Our focus is helping you prepare for the best job opportunities in the Dallas area with on-campus and online classes that give you the skills and knowledge necessary for success.
Review our programs, then contact us to schedule a career assessment.
