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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Tyler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 32 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $101K | $48.74/hr |
| 33 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.67/hr |
| 34 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $101K | $48.65/hr |
| 35 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.02/hr |
| 36 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.96/hr |
| 37 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $99K | N/A |
| 38 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $47.06/hr |
| 39 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.05/hr |
| 40 | Facilities Managers | Management | $98K | $46.97/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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