Education & Health Services
Sector holds around 187,000 jobs and grew 3.4% year-over-year Bureau of Labor Statistics6AM - SATXtodaySan Antonio Express-News.
Leisure & Hospitality (Tourism, Dining, Entertainment)
Growing at about 3.2% annually, this key local industry is being further energized by major redevelopment projects like the $500M Alamo Plaza renovation (8,100 additional jobs expected) Bureau of Labor StatisticsSan Antonio Express-NewsMySA.
Construction
Showing robust 3.2% job growth, boosted by retail, residential, infrastructure builds, and energy-driven expansions Bureau of Labor Statistics6AM - SATXtodayCareer Connect @ Get.It.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities (Logistics)
A steady performer with ~2.5% annual growth, especially vital due to San Antonio’s warehousing, retail, and distribution network Bureau of Labor Statistics6AM - SATXtoday.
Professional & Business Services
Moderate local growth (~0.6%), but strong statewide expansion. Includes admin support, consulting, and tech-adjacent services Bureau of Labor StatisticsCareer Connect @ Get.It.
Manufacturing (Including Advanced & Auto)
Local growth modest (~0.8%), but growing rapidly thanks to major capital investments, including JCB’s $500M plant and Toyota expansions Bureau of Labor StatisticsPR Newswirebfinstitute.org.
Cybersecurity & Information Technology
San Antonio ranks as the #2 U.S. cybersecurity hub, with high-demand, fast-growing tech roles including AI and cloud—average tech salaries near $112K, some roles well over $150K PR NewswireRandstad USANucamp+1.
Bioscience & Biomedical Research
A powerhouse sector with $44 billion economic impact and 180,000+ high-wage jobs; institutions like UT Health and BioMedSA are further fueling expansion San Antonio Express-News.
Creative Industries (Arts, Media, Design)
Contribute over $5 billion in economic output and employ more than 20,800 people, reflecting strong local innovation and community entrepreneurship MySA.
Government / Defense / Military
A major local employer (~15% of workforce) thanks to military bases, federal agencies, and rapid government infrastructure growth—especially in cybersecurity and defense logistics