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
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $72K | $34.42/hr |
| 82 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $72K | $34.42/hr |
| 83 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.41/hr |
| 84 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $71K | $34.09/hr |
| 85 | Wellhead Pumpers | Transportation | $71K | $33.94/hr |
| 86 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $70K | $33.6/hr |
| 87 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $70K | $33.48/hr |
| 88 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $69K | $33.39/hr |
| 89 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $69K | $33.26/hr |
| 90 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $67K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Tyler
Cost of living vs. national average-7.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,338/mo
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