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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.74/hr |
| 72 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $73K | $35.24/hr |
| 73 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $73K | $35.12/hr |
| 74 | Lodging Managers | Management | $73K | $35.11/hr |
| 75 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $73K | $35/hr |
| 76 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $72K | $34.52/hr |
| 77 | Mechanical Drafters | Engineering | $72K | $34.52/hr |
| 78 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $71K | $34.04/hr |
| 79 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.39/hr |
| 80 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $69K | $33.3/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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