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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.3/hr |
| 32 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $102K | $49.2/hr |
| 33 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $101K | $48.71/hr |
| 34 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.7/hr |
| 35 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.19/hr |
| 36 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $100K | $48.16/hr |
| 37 | Chemists | Science | $100K | $48.02/hr |
| 38 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $99K | $47.82/hr |
| 39 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $99K | $47.48/hr |
| 40 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $99K | $47.39/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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