Want to learn more about Austin? Here’s an outsider-friendly guide to everything you need to know about the Live Music Capital of the World.
Everybody knows Austin is the next Silicon Valley. Even Californians make up the largest population of transplants in the area. It’s not hard to see the city’s lucrative potential with large companies like Apple, Facebook, Dell, IBM, Texas Instruments, and Dell around the metro. Sure, tech is a thriving business that will be more relevant in the years to come. However, it’s not for everyone.
If you’re one of those who aren’t digitally inclined, know that there’s always a place for you in Austin. In fact, the tech industry only makes up roughly 18% of the 2019 jobs, as reported by austinchamber.com . With that being said, you’ll find plenty of opportunities working in industries like the government (16.5%) , leisure & hospitality (12.1%), education & healthcare (11.5%) , retail & trade ( 9.8%), and finance (5.9%).