Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Last year, the Austin-area job market grew faster than any other major metro in the country—adding 27,200 jobs in 2025, which represents 2% year-over-year growth, according to an April 2026 report from Opportunity Austin.

The health care industry is among the fastest-growing, and is expected to grow 2.4% annually, adding about 6,780 workers per year.

🎙️ “Clinical placement space is the main barrier to growing our health science programs ... There is not a lack of people who want to enter health care careers.” Ashley King, director of health care partnerships at Workforce Solutions Capital Area.

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Health care helps drive Central Texas job market Last year, the Austin-area job market grew faster than any other major metro in the country—adding 27,200 jobs in 2025, which represents 2% year-over-year growth, according to an April 2026 report from Opportunity Austin.