Top Paying Jobs in Longview, TX
Longview, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 24,740 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($239,170), Chief Executives ($205,770), Nurse Anesthetists ($195,450). The cost of living index is 89.48 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,199/month.
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Avg. median salary
89.48
Cost of living index
$1,199
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Longview
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $113K | $54.21/hr |
| 22 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $110K | $53.04/hr |
| 23 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $52.95/hr |
| 24 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $108K | $51.77/hr |
| 25 | Data Scientists | Technology | $107K | $51.57/hr |
| 26 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $107K | $51.48/hr |
| 27 | Software Developers | Technology | $106K | $51.14/hr |
| 28 | Lawyers | Legal | $106K | $50.77/hr |
| 29 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $105K | $50.7/hr |
| 30 | Facilities Managers | Management | $104K | $49.9/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Longview
Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,199/mo
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