Labor Data

Rockwall benefits from its regional proximity to skilled, production labor, while Rockwall’s residents are often employed in white-collar occupations. So, whether you are interested in opening a manufacturing operation or an office facility in Rockwall, we’ll have the workers to fit your needs.

Regional Industrial Workforce

A total of 2.86 million workers are employed within a 45-minute drive time of Rockwall. Of that number, nearly 180,000 are employed at area manufacturing facilities. Due to this proximity, Rockwall has a proven track record of being able to attract manufacturing talent for light industrial employers. The chart below shows key production positions, the number of workers in that occupation within a commuting distance of Rockwall, the average annual wages locally, and how those wages compare to the rest of the nation.

REDC staff can provide specific occupational data (SOC codes) or industrial classification data (NAICS codes) by request. Rockwall data can be compared to any other location across the United States.

Professional Concentrations of Rockwall Residents

While Rockwall’s manufacturing positions are mostly filled by residents of surrounding communities, those that call Rockwall home are well versed in a variety of white-collar occupations. Since these individuals already know and love Rockwall, they are prime candidates to occupy future office developments or headquarters. Professional concentrations of Rockwall residents, and how these concentrations compare to the national average, are listed below.

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Testimonials

Rob Grand-Lienard

Special Products & Manufacturing, Inc.

“Doing business in Rockwall and North Central Texas is great for several reasons. First and foremost is the talent pool in which we get to draw. Secondly, the community, schools, and businesses work closely together for the benefit of each other and finally, the quality of life for all of us that work at SPM. Rockwall is an excellent location because of Interstate 30 providing regional access and close proximity to our suppliers and customers.”

Alan Yu

Karat by Lollicup

“When I came to Texas, I felt this Texas pride. People here, they want to support domestic and local manufacturing and the local manufacturers want to support the local community… In California, it took us five years to build what we have right now. But in Texas, it will only take 12 months to surpass what we’re currently doing in California. I foresee our manufacturing capability will be three times what we’re currently doing in California.”

Ignacio Echavarri

SPR Packaging

“The EDC (in Rockwall) has really gone a lot further than what any other EDC would have done. They’ve really made a commitment to help us grow and made a commitment to be there for us…
I really believe that it was the perfect decision, coming here to Rockwall. It was a lot better than what we ever thought it would be.”

John Batts

Pratt Industries

“The hidden benefit we didn’t recognize initially when we scouted out the territory was really how great the skilled, hourly workforce was going to be. We didn’t realize how good it would be…
I’ve worked in twelve manufacturing facilities in corrugated and this is by far the best group I’ve ever had.”