Industry Profile
Labor Force
Mercedes is an ideal location for business which provides the benefit of a well trained population of more than 153,000 within a 15 mile radius and more than 500,000 residents within a 30 mile radius.
It features a young labor force that is diverse, bilingual and well prepared for a growing economy.
Texas is a right to work state and has instituted key reforms in workers compensation,
lowering employers cost significantly over the past several years. Coupled with a strong
work ethic and an excellent educational system, Mercedes’ vibrant labor force continues to
attract a variety of industries to the region.
Businesses considering locating in Mercedes will also benefit from low-cost labor on both sides
of the Texas-Mexico border. Mercedes is minutes away from international bridges which facilitate
trade and labor between Mexico and Mercedes. Along with exceptional job training resources,
Mercedes continues to be the prime location for businesses.
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Workforce
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Civilian Labor Force
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270,413
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Employed
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251,484
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Available Workforce
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18,929
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Unemployment Rate
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7%
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Area Wage Data
Management
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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Marketing Manager
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$32,151
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$73,952
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Human Resource Manager
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$46,266
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$57,225
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Computer Information Systems Manager
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$47,562
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$78,447
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Education Administrator
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$33,763
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$54,799
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Transportation, Distribution, & storage manager
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$50,466
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$125,937
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Educational
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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| Elementary teacher | $32,495 | $43,807
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| Secondary teacher | $33,043 | $43,188
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| Librarian | $38,278 | $47,543
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| Pre school teacher | $17,930 | $30,925
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| Teacher assistants | $12,560 | $16,188
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Legal
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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Legal Support
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$29,822
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$39,778
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Mediators | $32,301 | $48,333
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Lawyers | $45,420 | $80,286
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Business & Financial
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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| Financial Specialist | $27,453 | $34,915
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| Loan Officers | $28,370 | $52,529
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| Accountants | $29,214 | $48,967
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| Loan Counselor | $20,835 | $29,460
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Construction
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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| Carpenters | $14,716 | $22,919
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| Roofer | $14,816 | $17,619
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| Brick Masons | $16,593 | $30,156
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| Highway Maintenance | $16,506 | $22,409
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| Labor Helper | $12,735 | $16,999
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Manufacturing
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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| Machinists | $18,119 | $28,924
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| Tool & Die Makers | $19,285 | $28,467
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| First-Line Supervisors | $22,648 | $37,186
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| Shoe & Leather Workers | $18,696 | $19,810
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| Cabinetmakers | $15,105 | $16,850
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Healthcare
| Occupation
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Position
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Entry Salary
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Mean Salary
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| Optometrists | $92,761 | $139,285
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| Pharmacists | $89,326 | $102,791
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| Registered Nurses | $41,887 | $65,963
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| Pediatricians | $39,636 | $52,495
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| Emergency Medical Technicians | $15,707 | $19,900
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| Pharmacy Technicians | $18,967 | $23,083
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| Medical Lab Technicians | $18,586 | $27,007
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| Speech Language Pathologists | $39,307 | $56,031
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