Strengths of the Carthage, TX Labor Market
The Carthage labor shed is over 286,000 workers strong, supporting a regional population of over 630,000. In Carthage, we are home to a dependable labor force with roots in the Oil and Gas industries. Located in the middle of a square-shaped by I-20, I-49, I-10, and I-45, we are home to and attract an unmatched labor force.
While most of America is struggling to provide qualified workers to industries, Carthage’s excellent workforce and their background in the oil and gas industry are safe, hardworking, and mechanically minded.
Compared to the National Average, Carthage Leads in Oil and Gas Labor:
- 20X more employed in Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
- 12X more employed in Natural Gas Extraction
- 12Xmore employed in Surface Coal Mining
- 8X more employed in Biomass Electric Power Generation
- 8X more employed in Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
Access to a growing labor force
Our location gives us access to a highly trained and mechanically minded workforce. Interstate access and a training ecosystem provide us with a skilled workforce that is unmatched—and it’s only growing.
Carthage is strengthening our tested labor force and attracting new industry growth:
- 207% more people employed in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- 175% growth in Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
- 167% growth in Wineries
- 50% growth in Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing
Workforce Data
37X the national average of people employed in Pipeline Transportation
24X the national average of people employed in Meat Type Chicken Production
20X the national average of people employed in Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
19X the national average of people employed in Petrochemical Manufacturing
15X the national average of people employed in Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
12X the national average of people employed in Paperboard Mills
12X the national average of people employed in All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
12X the national average of people employed in Natural Gas Extraction
12X the national average of people employed in Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing
12X the national average of people employed in Surface Coal Mining
11X the national average of people employed in Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
10X the national average of people employed in Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
10X the national average of people employed in Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing
98% growth in Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas
96% growth in Extraction Workers, All Other
25% growth in Rock Splitters, Quarry
24% growth in Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas
18% growth in Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
16% growth in Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
16% growth in Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
16% growth in Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters
15% growth in Industrial Machinery Mechanics
15% growth in Riggers
14% growth in Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers
12% growth in Industrial Engineers
12% growth in Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers
11% growth in Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
10% growth in Logging Equipment Operators
10% growth in Foresters
10% growth in Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
6,945 employed in support activities for oil and gas operations
2,796 employed in Poultry Processing
906 employed in Crude Petroleum Extraction
985 employed in Sawmills
700 employed in Meat Processed from Carcasses
618 employed in Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
601 employed in Drilling Oil and Gas Wells
430 employed in Natural Gas Distribution
473 employed in Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
409 employed in Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
262 employed in Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
204 employed in Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
160 employed in Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
127 employed in Retail Bakeries
91 employed in Cane Sugar Manufacturing
81 employed in Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
69 employed in Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing
64 employed in Bottled Water Manufacturing
Unrivaled Training and Higher Education
Panola College plays an integral role in supporting and training our community’s workforce. Their School of Professional and Technical Programs, Department of Energy, and Department of Workforce and Continuing Education offer hands-on training and up to date instruction developed in partnership with industry leading employers. Training and certificate programs include:
- Welding degree courses and certifications
- Natural Gas Compression
- Petroleum Technology
- Mechanical Technician Training
