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TWC approves annual report on high‑demand, high‑wage occupations for submission to legislature
Summary
TWC approved the 2024 annual report on high‑demand, high‑wage occupations for the governor, lieutenant governor and legislature; staff examined more than 800 occupations and used statewide median wage and long‑term projections to identify target fields.
The Texas Workforce Commission approved its 2024 annual report on growth occupations to be submitted to the governor, lieutenant governor and legislature.
Mariana Vega, director of the Labor Market Information Department, summarized staff methodology: the report examined over 800 occupations organized by the 13 major industries identified in Texas Labor Code §302.019, defined high‑wage, high‑demand occupations as those with median annual pay above the statewide median of $45,972 and expected employment change of at least 400, and used long‑term projections to identify fields that provide career opportunities.
Staff asked permission to make minor non‑substantive edits before final layout and publication; commissioners approved the report for submittal. The commission noted it has statutory discretion to include legislative recommendations in conjunction with the report; staff offered to return with any recommendations if commissioners decided later to propose legislation.
Why it matters: The annual report informs employers, workforce boards, educators and the legislature about projected workforce shortages in high‑wage, high‑demand occupations and can influence workforce investments and policy planning.
Next steps: Staff will finalize layout, post the report on TWC's website and pursue any legislative recommendations the commission might later choose to adopt.
