Exporting provides significant benefits to economic development and job growth. Exports support American jobs and wages, as export-related jobs pay 13-16% higher on average than non-export jobs. For Texas specifically, 6.5% of private sector employment and 27.6% of manufacturing jobs depend on exports. The US Commercial Service helps thousands of US companies export goods and services worth billions annually through their global network and expertise in trade counseling, market intelligence, and business matchmaking.