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Average salary by job family in Tyler
| Management | $112,380 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $94,900 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,250 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $88,650 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $85,960 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $75,610 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $71,710 |
| Protective Service | $57,180 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $56,610 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,380 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $53,090 |
| Construction and Extraction | $51,530 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $51,420 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,740 |
| Sales and Related | $43,320 |
| Production | $43,050 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,530 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,310 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,270 |
| Personal Care and Service | $32,110 |
| Healthcare Support | $31,310 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,620 |
Highest-paying jobs in Tyler
- Chief Executives$280,590
- Physicians, All Other$218,910
- Dentists, General$186,910
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174,890
- Financial Managers$155,000
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$151,800
- Personal Financial Advisors$148,920
- Lawyers$148,430
- Petroleum Engineers$144,170
- Marketing Managers$137,280
Most common jobs in Tyler and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,450 | $25,150 | $23,980 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,430 | $81,080 | $80,340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,260 | $26,250 | $26,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,650 | $31,610 | $28,050 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,300 | $109,000 | $84,150 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,800 | $41,220 | $43,390 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,700 | $35,130 | $34,960 |
| Cashiers | 2,120 | $27,630 | $27,570 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,750 | $39,090 | $37,180 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,730 | $42,800 | $38,320 |
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Cost of living in Tyler
Prices in the Tyler area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $54,200 therefore buys what $58,813 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $272,063, 3.8 times the median household income of $71,923.
$272,063typical home value
$71,923median household income
92.2BEA price parity
238,014metro population
Take-home pay in Tyler
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $30,290 | $26,518 | $2,210 |
| Median wage | $42,650 | $36,449 | $3,037 |
| Average wage | $54,200 | $45,729 | $3,811 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,740 | $52,591 | $4,383 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Tyler
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$281K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$175K
- Financial Managers$155K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$152K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Sales Managers$135K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$134K
- Purchasing Managers$129K
- Managers, All Other$128K
- Human Resources Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$124K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- Administrative Services Managers$115K
- Public Relations Managers$112K
- General and Operations Managers$109K
- Training and Development Managers$104K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Fundraising Managers$99K
- Construction Managers$93K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$91K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$68K
- Food Service Managers$60K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$48K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$126K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Computer Network Architects$104K
- Database Administrators$100K
- Computer Systems Analysts$97K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87K
- Operations Research Analysts$81K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$68K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Architecture and Engineering12 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$144K
- Mechanical Engineers$121K
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$100K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95K
- Surveyors$66K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Drafters, All Other$51K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$219K
- Dentists, General$187K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Optometrists$131K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Family Medicine Physicians$127K
- Veterinarians$121K
- Physical Therapists$109K
- Occupational Therapists$103K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Psychiatrists$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87K
- Registered Nurses$81K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$75K
- Chiropractors$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Opticians, Dispensing$37K
- Psychiatric Technicians$37K
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$149K
- Management Analysts$109K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Project Management Specialists$87K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$86K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Logisticians$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$71K
- Cost Estimators$70K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$67K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Compliance Officers$65K
- Human Resources Specialists$63K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63K
- Fundraisers$58K
- Training and Development Specialists$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Tax Preparers$53K
- Credit Counselors$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$91K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80K
- Psychologists, All Other$74K
- Conservation Scientists$71K
- Biological Technicians$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$44K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$118K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72K
- Firefighters$55K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$46K
- Security Guards$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$27K
Educational Instruction and Library28 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Instructional Coordinators$75K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$72K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$53K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Tutors$33K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$29K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Counselors, All Other$60K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Clergy$53K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$46K
- Community Health Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$70K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$62K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$60K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$57K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$55K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$50K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34K
Construction and Extraction21 jobs
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$60K
- Electricians$54K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$49K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Roofers$45K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$45K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$44K
- Carpenters$44K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$43K
- Glaziers$43K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$41K
- Construction Laborers$39K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
- Helpers--Electricians$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
- Public Relations Specialists$65K
- Interior Designers$58K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$50K
- Coaches and Scouts$50K
- Producers and Directors$50K
- Graphic Designers$49K
- Audio and Video Technicians$46K
- Interpreters and Translators$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39K
- Photographers$38K
- Floral Designers$32K
Office and Administrative Support32 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$46K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Procurement Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Order Clerks$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40K
- Office Clerks, General$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Tellers$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- File Clerks$36K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$33K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$92K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$65K
- Insurance Sales Agents$62K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$38K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Production27 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Machinists$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$49K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$44K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$41K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$38K
- Printing Press Operators$38K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$35K
- Helpers--Production Workers$34K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$31K
- Sewing Machine Operators$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
- Bakers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Wellhead Pumpers$70K
- Crane and Tower Operators$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$37K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Bus Drivers, School$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$42K
- Pest Control Workers$37K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46K
- Barbers$44K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$44K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31K
- Recreation Workers$31K
- Childcare Workers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$75K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Massage Therapists$70K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Assistants$38K
- Medical Transcriptionists$36K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$36K
- Nursing Assistants$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$32K
- Bartenders$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$29K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$26K
- Cooks, Short Order$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$23K
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Salary in Tyler: questions
What is a good salary in Tyler?
Half of all workers in the Tyler metro earn less than $42,650 and the average is $54,200. Earning more than $62,740 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Tyler to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,297, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tyler?
Chief Executives ($280,590), Physicians, All Other ($218,910), Dentists, General ($186,910).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Tyler, TX (46340), all occupations and 339 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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