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Average Monthly
Texas Women In Professional and Business Services
Professional and Business Services Overview | Printable Snapshot (PDF)
The professional and business services industry, sometimes called a “super sector,” comprises three sectors — professional, scientific and technical services; management of companies and enterprises; and administrative and support and waste management and remediation services. In 2016, professional and business services contributed $179.4 billion to Texas’ economy. Women account for 45 percent of the state’s 1.6 million jobs in this industry.
THIS INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTED
$179.4 billion
to state GDP in 2016.
Jobs Held by Texas Women in this industry:
733,000
These jobs generate additional business activities that ultimately support nearly 1.1 million jobs in other industries of the Texas economy.
Sources: BEA, Emsi, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
| Sector | 2017 Total Jobs | Avg. Annual Earnings Per Job** | 2017 Women’s Jobs | Women's Share of Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional and Business Services | 1,647,0023 | $81,002 | 733,326 | 45% |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 734,955 | $103,858 | 324,574 | 44% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 123,761 | $147,971 | 59,577 | 48% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 788,286 | $49,178 | 349,176 | 44% |
Source: Emsi
Top Occupations Based on total Industry employment
| Sector | Occupation | Womens Share of Total Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services |
Accountants and Auditors | 60% |
| Office Clerks, General | 82% |
|
| Software Developers, Applications | ||
| Management of Companies and Enterprises |
Accountants and Auditors | |
| Customer Service Reps | ||
| General and Operations Managers | ||
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Security Guards | |
| Customer Service Reps | ||
| Janitors and Cleaners (Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners) |
Source: Emsi
Women account for more than half of the following subsectors in Professional and Business services:
- Legal Services
- Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
- Specialized Design Services
- Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Business Support Services
- Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services
Average Monthly
Earnings of Women
| Sector | Earnings 2010 | Earnings 2016 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Sectors | $3,067 | $3,565 | 16% |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | $4,453 | $5,338 | 20% |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $4,375 | $5,598 | 28% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $2,707 | $3,174 | 17% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
In the Professional and Business Services Industry, for every…
- 100 jobs created, an additional 151 jobs are created or affected
- $1 million in sales, an additional $1.43 million in sales are generated
- $1 million in earnings generated, an additional $1.5 million in earnings are generated
…in all other industries
of the Texas economy.
Sources: Emsi, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
CONCLUSION
The professional and business services industry offers a wealth of opportunities for women. Of all women-owned businesses nationally, 12 percent were in the professional, scientific and technical services subsector — the third-highest share across all sectors of the economy. In addition, management of companies and enterprises and professional, scientific and technical services are both among the top five highest-earning sectors for Texas women.
Texas women working in professional and business services generate additional business activities that ultimately support about 1.1 million jobs in other industries throughout the state economy.