City Of Richardson Announces Crescent Systems Expansion In The IQ®

1Finity Americas, Inc. (Formerly Fujitsu Network Communications) Growing Operations At Richardson-Based North American Headquarters

City Of Richardson Approves Ramp Incentive Award For Intelliepi Ir, Inc. Located In The Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®)

Richardson Innovation Quarter Receives 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Bronze Award From The International Economic Development Council

Collins Aerospace to Expand Richardson Research Group with $57M Investment and Over 570 New Jobs

Prominent Richardson Office Park to Host New AT&T Expansion

AI Traffic Project Earns International Recognition for Richardson and UT Dallas

City Of Richardson Celebrates Major Milestones In Downtown Revitalization With Opening Of Belt + Main Development And Interurban Common

Richardson Awards Second Ramp Program Grant Adding To High-Tech R&D In The City

Lockwood Neighborhood in The CORE District Attracts Two New Dining/Entertainment Options

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Educated Workforce

Richardson doesn’t just have access to talent — we develop and attract it. Over 50% of Richardson residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

1.9M
Skilled workforce
54%
Of residents hold a 4-yr degree or higher
60+
Foreign-based companies
80%
Of the local labor pool has at least 2 years of college education
88%
Of jobs are white collar
500+
Technology companies
20,000+
Finance & insurance jobs
70,000+
Jobs in technology sector
$86,966
Median household income

Richardson is the second-largest employment center in the DFW Metroplex.

The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is the powerhouse behind our highly educated, diverse workforce. With over 140 graduate and undergraduate programs, including nationally ranked programs in STEM and management, UTD is a source of top talent for local industry and beyond. But our talent pipeline doesn’t end there. Dallas College, Collin College, Galen College of Nursing, and West Coast University all serve the Richardson area. Through our affiliation with all of these colleges and universities, we’ll help you find the top hires you’re looking for.

As the second-largest employment center in the DFW Metroplex, Richardson is home to more than 11,000 technology jobs, plus provides access to a labor pool of 1.9M skilled workers with expertise in technology, finance, and professional services within a 30-minute commute.

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