Top Paying Jobs in Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 23,650 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($237,880), Physicians, All Other ($182,690), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($168,720). The cost of living index is 92.16 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,338/month.
$94K
Avg. median salary
92.16
Cost of living index
$1,338
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Tyler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $67K | $32/hr |
| 92 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $66K | $31.92/hr |
| 93 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $66K | $31.64/hr |
| 94 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.39/hr |
| 95 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.25/hr |
| 96 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 97 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.21/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $64K | $30.91/hr |
| 99 | Computer Network Support Specialists | Technology | $64K | $30.89/hr |
| 100 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | Construction & Trades | $63K | $30.38/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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