Workforce

A well-educated workforce is essential in a competitive global environment. Post-secondary and higher education resources are readily available within the Midland area to serve area residents and businesses. 

The result of Midland's well-educated workforce exists because of the foresight and planning by dozens of entities who understand our people are Midland's strongest asset for business growth.

 

MEDIAN WAGE INFORMATION


Subject
Households
Total
38,931
Less than $10,000
6.9%
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8%
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5%
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8%
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6%
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3%
$100,000 to $149,999
12.2%
$150,000 to $199,999
4.6%
$200,000 or more
6.0%
Median income (dollars)
52,054
Mean income (dollars)
77,856

*Source - Amercian Community Survey Data Set 2005-2009

 

Average Educational Level

 


2010 Highest Education Level Attained (Population Age 25+)
Midland, TX
Texas
United States
Did Not Complete High School
11,345
17.04%
2,890,174
19.09%
30,370,155
15.35%
Completed High School
15,693
23.58%
3,868,877
25.55%
57,863,097
29.24%
Some College
16,439
24.70%
3,330,008
21.99%
40,691,836
20.56%
Completed Associate Degree
4,827
7.25%
960,669
6.34%
14,841,627
7.50%
Completed Bachelors Degree
13,611
20.45%
2,759,550
18.23%
34,682,582
17.52%
Completed Graduate Degree
4,645
6.98%
1,331,794
8.80%
19,465,340
9.84%

 

Source - www.clrsearch.com
 

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