11 THE WEBB COUNTY ECONOMY TABLE 5.2: 2022 Employment Distribution Source: IMPLAN Government 22,262 Transportation / Warehouse 23,558 Health Care / Social Assistance 17,637 Retail Trade 13,163 Other Industries 66,981 Total Employment 143,601 FIGURE 2: Webb County Employment Count & Income Generation by Major Industries 2022 Government 50% Income Generation Employment Count 22,262 10% 20% 30% 40% Transportation / Warehouse Health Care / Social Assistance Retail Trade All Other Industries 23,558 17,637 13,163 66,981 $1,792,545,336 $1,380,876,568 $755,415,003 $458,824,484 $2,641,487,193 Source: IMPLAN WEBB COUNTY EDUCATION Educational attainment significantly influences earning potential in Webb County, as shown in Table 5.3. The data reveals a substantial economic advantage for those who pursue higher education: individuals with a bachelor’s degree earn an average annual income of $52,125, representing a $24,036 or 86% premium over those with only a high school diploma. TABLE 5.3: Earnings by Education Level Less than high school graduate $28,541 High school graduate (includes equivalency) $28,089 Some college or associate’s degree $37,786 Bachelor’s degree $52,125 Graduate or professional degree $65,320 Avg. Population 25+ years $36,604 Figure 2 illustrates the relationship between employment levels and labor income across Webb County’s industries, showing how different sectors contribute to the region’s economic vitality. Source: U.S. Census
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