Targeted Industries
Workforce Solutions South Plains regularly analyzes the regional labor market to identify industry and occupational trends. Based on this analysis, we have identified the industries and occupations that are in high demand in the region and critical to the region’s economic stability. These industries and occupations are targeted for expenditures of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds.
| Industry | Annual Average Employment 2018 | Annual Average Employment 2028 | Number Change 2018-2028 | Percent Growth 2018-2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants & Other Eating Places | 17,348 | 21,679 | 4,331 | 25% |
| Office of Physicians | 3,933 | 5,081 | 1,148 | 29.2% |
| Continuing Care Retirement Communities & Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly | 1,532 | 1,955 | 423 | 27.6% |
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 894 | 1,074 | 180 | 20.1% |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 3,388 | 3,933 | 545 | 16.1% |
| Residential Building Construction | 648 | 786 | 138 | 21.3% |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 1,357 | 1,850 | 493 | 36.3% |
| Child Day Care Services | 1,169 | 1,384 | 215 | 18.4% |
| Computer Systems Design & Related Services | 719 | 941 | 222 | 30.9% |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,108 | 1,707 | 599 | 54.1% |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 746 | 1,245 | 499 | 66.9% |
| Individual and Family Services | 1,036 | 1,440 | 404 | 39% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,438 | 1,801 | 363 | 25.2% |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 657 | 911 | 254 | 38.7% |
| Traveler Accommodation | 1,460 | 1,705 | 245 | 16.8% |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 1,077 | 1,322 | 245 | 22.7% |
| Clothing Stores | 1,492 | 1,714 | 222 | 14.9% |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 1,190 | 1,397 | 207 | 17.4 |
| Office Administrative Services | 540 | 712 | 172 | 31.9% |
| Offices of Dentists | 988 | 1,157 | 169 | 17.1% |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 861 | 1,011 | 150 | 17.4% |
| Total, All Industries | 205,591 | 222,302 | 16,711 | 8.1% |
