Workforce & Demographics

The Workforce in Temple, TX

University graduates to vocational workers and military veterans are part of the intelligent, trained and energetic Temple, TX workforce.

Technology, engineering and services companies benefit from professionals drawn from higher education institutions like University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and local STEM education programs. Graduates from the Texas A&M Health Science Center and College of Medicine create community impact using progressive healthcare systems and technologies, while the Texas Bioscience Institute develops next generation biotechnology innovators.

Veterans are a key opportunity for Temple employers. Ft. Cavazos (formerly Ft. Hood), the largest active-duty armored post in the U.S., is less than 30 miles away, and many retirees choose to live and work in Temple. Plus, Temple’s affordable cost of living, family-friendly culture and access to major metros such as Austin help companies successfully recruit those looking for Central Texas workforce training from markets like Florida and Illinois. 

From sciences to services, the Temple, TX workforce boasts a highly educated and trained talent pool that runs wide and deep, working today to transform tomorrow. The educational opportunities here allow for unique Texas workforce development, giving employees in Temple, Texas an edge over the rest when it comes to career opportunities. 

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Facts & Figures

Browse Temple’s workforce and demographic statistics

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Emsi 2019 187,427 Total MSA Employment
Buildings in Temple, Texas
Emsi 2019 4% Average Unemployment
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Emsi 2019 34.6 Median Age
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Emsi 2020 84,706 Population
Temple Texas at night
2014 - 2019 7% Population Increase
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Emsi 2019 17.6M People Within 180 Miles
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Emsi 2017 $52,353 Median Household Income
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Emsi 2019 $15.56 Median Hourly Wage
Projected Job Growth
Emsi 2019

Grand Central Texas

2019 Jobs 403,203
2028 Jobs 441,837
Change 38,634
Change 10%
Earnings $48,719
* Earnings are an average
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City of Temple

2019 Jobs 53,903
2028 Jobs 60,130
Change 6,227
Change 12%
Earnings $52,531
* Earnings are an average
Emsi 2019

Bell County

2019 Jobs 193,808
2028 Jobs 208,524
Change 14,446
Change 7%
Earnings $51,749
* Earnings are an average
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Texas

2019 Jobs 17,709,389
2028 Jobs 20,034,731
Change 2,325,342
Change 13%
Earnings $57,834
* Earnings are an average

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Jobs by Industry

Emsi | 2020
Industry2020 Jobs
Health Care and Social Assistance11,112
Retail Trade6,192
Manufacturing5,138
Government4,978
Accommodation and Food Services4,145
Construction3,287
Finance and Insurance2,918
Other Services (except Public Administration)2,636
Administrative, Support and Waste Management, Remediation Services2,480
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,843
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Training & Education

Students use microscopes at the Texas Bio Institute in Temple, TX

A growing and educated workforce of Texans in Temple is fed by eight universities and colleges known nationally and internationally, including:

While Temple’s talent brings its own experience and expertise to the workplace, resources are in place to further develop skills and leadership aptitude.

The Temple College Business and Community Education provides customized training and continuing education for businesses and industries at the college or on-site at companies for the workforce in Temple, TX. Texas State Technical College graduates earn technical certificates and associate degrees in areas such as aviation, construction, robotics and engineering. 

Setting Up the Workforce in Temple, TX for Success

The Texas Workforce Commission provides valuable resources to job seekers and employers in Temple. The commission offers full-time job postings, hiring events and job alerts to help connect Texas employers with potential employees. Workforce development is a top priority for the Texas Workforce Commission, and they work tirelessly to help create new jobs in the area. 

The commission also has a Texas Child Care Availability Portal available on their website, where parents can search for childcare near their work or home. 

Additionally, equal opportunity is the law in Texas, ensuring that those with disabilities are protected by the state and provided with the resources they may need, such as providing auxiliary aids. 

 

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Veterans

The annual Chamber Military Appreciation Luncheon in Temple, TX celebrates local veterans and active military members

Trades to technology, Fort Hood veterans are well prepared, skilled and trained to support the Temple region’s industries. Approximately 300 military personnel separate from Fort Hood each month and are looking for civilian employment. More than 35% of those indicate a preference for remaining in the Central Texas area.

In 2018, the McLane Company launched its Warriors to Wheels program, a GI Bill approved registered driver apprenticeship. Veterans “earn while they learn” as they transition into a career in transportation.

Performance Food Group, a food services distributor that employs more than 500 people in Temple, earned the Texas Workforce Commission’s Employer Award of Excellence, in part for its programs designed to bridge veterans to careers within the organization.

Temple EDC itself is active at the legislative level in helping develop and backing legislation that benefits transitioning veterans and the local employers who hire and support them.

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Workforce Solutions

The Workforce Solutions Business Resource Center in Temple, TX provides training and assistance to business owners

Workforce Solutions of Central Texas’ array of employment-related services are tailored local employers and job seekers. Its Business Resource Center provides counseling, training and assistance to potential and existing small business owners. They assist all businesses with recruitment, workforce upsizing or downsizing, labor market data and more.

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