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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $76K | $36.38/hr |
| 72 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $75K | $36.19/hr |
| 73 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $74K | $35.8/hr |
| 74 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.29/hr |
| 75 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.1/hr |
| 76 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.05/hr |
| 77 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | Community & Social | $73K | $34.98/hr |
| 78 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $73K | N/A |
| 79 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $72K | $34.81/hr |
| 80 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.65/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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