Top Paying Jobs in Tyler, TX (2026)
Tyler, TX has 50 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($216,010), Physicians, All Other ($186,630), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($161,280). The cost of living index is 92.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,338/month.
$122K
Avg. median salary
92.16
Cost of living index
$1,338
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Tyler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $216K | $103.85/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $187K | $89.73/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $161K | $77.54/hr |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $142K | $68.29/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $132K | $63.4/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $129K | $62.01/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.72/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $128K | $61.52/hr |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | Management | $118K | $56.88/hr |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $117K | $56.07/hr |
| 11 | Software Developers | Technology | $117K | $56.01/hr |
| 12 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $114K | $54.67/hr |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $111K | $53.28/hr |
| 14 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $111K | $53.25/hr |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $110K | $53.05/hr |
| 16 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.44/hr |
| 17 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $107K | $51.34/hr |
| 18 | Sales Managers | Management | $105K | $50.29/hr |
| 19 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $104K | $50.22/hr |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | Management | $103K | $49.62/hr |
| 21 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $102K | $48.88/hr |
| 22 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $102K | $48.81/hr |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.55/hr |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $101K | $48.52/hr |
| 25 | Lawyers | Legal | $101K | $48.38/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tyler
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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