Texas (TX)

Veteran Jobs in Texas

Largest active-duty and #1 veteran-hiring state.

Veteran population
1,650,000+
Median salary
$62,000
Major bases
5

Top hiring industries

EnergyDefenseTechHealthcare

Top veteran employers

  • ExxonMobil
  • Lockheed Martin
  • USAA
  • H-E-B

Nearby military bases

  • Fort Cavazos
  • Fort Bliss
  • JBSA
  • NAS Corpus Christi
  • Sheppard AFB

Getting hired in Texas

Texas's civilian job market rewards veterans who can clearly translate military experience into industry keywords. Use VetResumeAI to convert your MOS, AFSC, or Rating into the language ExxonMobil and Lockheed Martin scan for in ATS.

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