A promising sector in a promising state! The top 3 Life Sciences Sectors in Texas are: Medical Devices; Pharmaceuticals; Biologics. The top 5 areas of specialty in the Life Sciences are Cancer; Cardiovascular; Orthopedics and Spine; Wound Management; Surgical Technology. Medical devices is one of the largest biotechnology sectors by employment in the state, and has grown substantially over the last five years. Texas is home to more than 1,250 medical equipment and electrical instrument establishments, which employ more than 35,000 skilled workers, or approximately one third of Texas biotech employment. The segment's average annual salary is over $70,800
