Texas Data Center Market
Data Center Staffing in Dallas-Fort Worth
Powering talent pipelines across the second-largest U.S. data center market
Dallas-Fort Worth Data Center Market Overview
Dallas-Fort Worth has firmly established itself as the second-largest data center market in the United States, driven by its central geographic position, robust power infrastructure, and business-friendly tax environment. The Garland and Richardson corridor forms the traditional heart of DFW's data center ecosystem, with dense clusters of colocation and enterprise facilities that have operated for decades alongside newer hyperscale campuses spreading into suburban communities.
Texas offers no state income tax and competitive electricity rates powered by the deregulated ERCOT grid, making DFW exceptionally attractive for operators seeking to control long-term costs. Major hyperscale players including Meta, Google, and AWS have invested billions in new campuses across the metroplex, while established colocation providers like Equinix, CyrusOne (now part of KKR), and DataBank continue to expand their DFW footprints.
The rapid pace of construction across DFW has created a deep need for experienced data center professionals at every level. From ground-up construction teams building multi-hundred-megawatt campuses to operations staff maintaining 24/7 uptime in mission-critical facilities, Data Center TALNT provides DFW employers with vetted, qualified talent who understand the unique demands of the Texas market.
Key Market Highlights
What makes Dallas-Fort Worth a standout data center market.
- Second-largest data center market in the U.S. with over 800 MW of commissioned capacity and aggressive expansion underway
- Garland-Richardson corridor is the traditional data center hub, complemented by new hyperscale campuses in Fort Worth, Midlothian, and Red Oak
- Texas's deregulated energy market and zero state income tax create a compelling cost profile for operators and employees alike
- Central U.S. location provides sub-40ms latency to over 90% of the North American population
Major Employers in Dallas-Fort Worth
Leading data center operators and technology companies hiring in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
In-Demand Data Center Roles in Dallas-Fort Worth
The most sought-after positions in the Dallas-Fort Worth data center market right now.
Data Center Construction Manager
Electrical Foreman
Commissioning Technician
Critical Facility Engineer
MEP Project Manager
BMS/Controls Specialist
Safety Coordinator
Mechanical QA/QC Inspector
Why Data Center TALNT in Dallas-Fort Worth
Our local market expertise and national reach deliver results that generalist staffing agencies cannot match.
Deep Market Knowledge
Our recruiters understand the Dallas-Fort Worth data center landscape -- which operators are expanding, what roles are hardest to fill, and what compensation packages it takes to attract top talent in this market.
Pre-Vetted Talent Pipeline
We maintain an active network of data center professionals with experience in Texas and the surrounding region, ready to deploy for both construction projects and operational roles.
Speed to Fill
In a market where open positions cost thousands per day in project delays, our average time-to-present qualified candidates is 48 hours or less for Dallas-Fort Worth-area positions.
Industry-Exclusive Focus
Unlike generalist agencies, every member of our team lives and breathes data center, mission critical, and construction staffing -- giving us the domain expertise to evaluate candidates accurately and place them in the right roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Dallas-Fort Worth data center market and staffing.
How many data centers are in Dallas-Fort Worth?
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex hosts approximately 150 data center facilities, ranging from single-building colocation sites in the Garland-Richardson corridor to massive hyperscale campuses under development in southern Dallas County. The region has over 850 MW of total data center capacity.
What is the average salary for data center jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Data center professionals in DFW typically earn competitive salaries thanks to strong demand and Texas's cost-of-living advantages. Critical facility engineers earn $80,000 to $120,000, project managers earn $100,000 to $160,000, and construction QA/QC inspectors can earn $80,000 to $140,000 annually.
Why is Dallas-Fort Worth a top data center market?
DFW benefits from a central U.S. location offering low-latency connectivity nationwide, a deregulated energy market with competitive electricity rates, no state income tax, pro-business state policies, and abundant available land for large-scale campus development. The market also has a deep existing fiber network and strong workforce.
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Hiring in Dallas-Fort Worth? Let's Talk.
Whether you need a single commissioning agent or an entire construction team, Data Center TALNT has the Dallas-Fort Worth market expertise and national reach to deliver the talent you need -- fast.