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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Marketing Managers | Management | $130K | $62.59/hr |
| 12 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $127K | $61.2/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $127K | $61.07/hr |
| 14 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $126K | $60.57/hr |
| 15 | Software Developers | Technology | $124K | $59.5/hr |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | Management | $122K | $58.86/hr |
| 17 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $121K | $58.26/hr |
| 18 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $121K | $58.1/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $119K | $56.99/hr |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $117K | $56.37/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tyler
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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