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The education and health services industry, sometimes called a “super sector,” is comprised of two distinct sectors – educational services and health care and social assistance. In 2016, education and health services contributed $104.8 billion to Texas’ GDP. In 2017, women held 77 percent of the state’s 1.6 million jobs in the industry – the highest share of female employment among all industries in Texas.
Jobs held by Texas women in this industry
1.3 MILLION
The employment of 1.3 million Texas women in education and health services generates additional business activities throughout the Texas economy and ultimately supports nearly 1.2 million additional Texas jobs.
This sector contributed
$104.8 billion
to the state economy in 2016.
Sources: Emsi, BEA.
| Industry/Sector | Number of Jobs | Average Annual Earnings | Women's Jobs | Women's Share of Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Education and Health Services | 1,642,459 | $56,068 | 1,262,283 | 77% |
| Educational Services Total | 203,684 | $50,580 | 130,449 | 64% |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 74,818 | $46,119 | 56,054 | 75% |
| Junior Colleges | 2,151 | $37,414 | 1,299 | 60% |
| Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools | 70,423 | $59,881 | 38,847 | 55% |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 5,404 | $84,589 | 2,785 | 52% |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 10,382 | $63,457 | 4,880 | 47% |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 30,807 | $26,538 | 20,147 | 65% |
| Educational Support Services | 9,700 | $64,016 | 6,437 | 66% |
| Total Health Care and Social Assistance | 1,438,775 | $56,844 | 1,131,834 | 79% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 715,050 | $62,367 | 560,116 | 78% |
| Hospitals | 327,746 | $75,198 | 250,721 | 76% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 184,993 | $37,726 | 147,794 | 80% |
| Social Assistance | 210,986 | $26,380 | 173,203 | 82% |
Source: Emsi
THE EDUCATION SERVICES SECTOR includes establishments providing specialized instruction and training usually delivered by instructors or teachers.
Establishments in the education services sector are mostly privately owned. The majority of Texas’ public educational institutions are classified within the government sector.
Highest paid, women-dominated occupations in the education services sector in Texas:
| Occupation | Average Hourly Earnings | Percent Women |
|---|---|---|
| Librarians | $28.17 | 86% |
| Special Education Teachers | $27.18 | 87% |
| Elementary and Middle School Teachers | $26.37 | 81% |
Source: Emsi
THE HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SECTOR includes establishments in which trained professionals deliver medical care or social assistance.
Highest paid, women-dominated occupations in the the health care and social assistance sector in Texas include:
| Occupation | Average Hourly Earnings | Percent Women |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $52.91 | 88% |
| Nurse Midwives | $46.28 | 88% |
| Therapists | $39.05 | 75% |
| Audiologists | $38.04 | 78% |
| Dental Hygienists | $35.09 | 94% |
Source: Emsi
CONCLUSION
Texas women have a large impact on two major determinants of overall quality of life and economic vitality – education and health. In addition, the number of jobs held by Texas women working in the education and health services industry GENERATES ADDITIONAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT ULTIMATELY SUPPORT NEARLY 1.2 MILLION JOBS in industries throughout the state economy.