Texas Manufacturing Jobs Surge 2x National Rate in 2026, Certified Shops Lead
Event summary
- Xometry data shows Texas manufacturing job growth at nearly 2x the national rate in 2026.
- Certified jobs on Xometry's platform generated 3.4x the annual value of non-certified jobs in 2025.
- Eleven Texas cities account for 81% of the state’s total manufacturing job value on Xometry’s platform.
- El Paso and Houston together represent 51% of Texas’ manufacturing job value on Xometry.
The big picture
Texas’s manufacturing sector, bolstered by precision capabilities and strategic certifications, is outpacing national growth as defense and aerospace industries prioritize domestic supply chains. The state’s concentration of high-value manufacturing hubs suggests a structural advantage in capturing certified demand through platforms like Xometry.
What we're watching
- Certification Premium
- Whether the 3.4x value gap between certified and non-certified jobs will widen further as defense and aerospace demand intensifies.
- Geographic Concentration
- The pace at which El Paso and Houston consolidate their dominance in Texas manufacturing job value.
- Domestic Sourcing Trends
- How sustained U.S. buyers' shift toward domestic sourcing will impact Xometry's certified partner network growth.