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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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Population

Highest paying careers in Tyler

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
61Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsPublic Safety$80K$38.32/hr
62Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and GasConstruction & Trades$80K$38.29/hr
63Project Management SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$79K$38.03/hr
64Librarians and Media Collections SpecialistsEducation$79K$37.74/hr
65Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$78KN/A
66Operations Research AnalystsTechnology$78K$37.62/hr
67Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentRepair & Maintenance$78K$37.53/hr
68Biological TechniciansScience$77K$37.03/hr
69Respiratory TherapistsHealthcare$77K$36.92/hr
70Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsScience$77K$36.92/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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