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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Population
Highest paying careers in Tyler
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $84K | $40.46/hr |
| 52 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.43/hr |
| 53 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.42/hr |
| 54 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $82K | $39.56/hr |
| 55 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $82K | $39.48/hr |
| 56 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $82K | $39.36/hr |
| 57 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $81K | N/A |
| 58 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $81K | N/A |
| 59 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $80K | $38.63/hr |
| 60 | Construction Managers | Management | $80K | $38.35/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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