Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Tyler, TX
Careers in Tyler, TX: pay and employment for 198 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Tyler, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46340), which includes Tyler and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Tyler city limits.
Quick answer
In the Tyler, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 46340), BLS OEWS counted 115,220 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $42,650 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Hospital Administrator ($103,640), Operations Manager ($84,150), Registered Nurse ($80,340). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (5,450), Registered Nurse (4,430), Fast Food and Counter Workers (4,260).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Tyler, TX metropolitan area at 92.2 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 8% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Hospital Administrator$103,640 median · 700 employed
- Operations Manager$84,150 median · 3,300 employed
- Registered Nurse$80,340 median · 4,430 employed
- Project Manager$79,110 median · 550 employed
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$73,400 median · 500 employed
- Accountant$72,900 median · 800 employed
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,060 median · 500 employed
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,450 median · 640 employed
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,280 median · 600 employed
- High School Teacher$61,060 median · 900 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides5,450 employed · $23,980 median
- Registered Nurse4,430 employed · $80,340 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4,260 employed · $26,370 median
- Sales Associate3,650 employed · $28,050 median
- Operations Manager3,300 employed · $84,150 median
- Material Handler2,800 employed · $43,390 median
- Stocker2,700 employed · $34,960 median
- Cashier2,120 employed · $27,570 median
- Office Clerks, General1,750 employed · $37,180 median
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1,730 employed · $38,320 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72,060 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$62,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,280 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Office Manager$59,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$59,550 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$56,490 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Truck Driver$51,290 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Bookkeeper$45,830 median · Some college, no degree
- Maintenance Technician$44,770 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mechanic$44,590 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
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All 198 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Tyler, TX | $23,980U.S. $35,800 | $25,150 | 5,450 | n/a | n/a |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Tyler, TX | $80,340U.S. $97,550 | $81,080 | 4,430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Tyler, TX | $26,370U.S. $31,200 | $26,250 | 4,260 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Tyler, TX | $28,050U.S. $35,410 | $31,610 | 3,650 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Tyler, TX | $84,150U.S. $105,770 | $109,000 | 3,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Tyler, TX | $43,390U.S. $40,240 | $41,220 | 2,800 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Tyler, TX | $34,960U.S. $37,330 | $35,130 | 2,700 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Tyler, TX | $27,570U.S. $32,880 | $27,630 | 2,120 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Tyler, TX | $37,180U.S. $45,010 | $39,090 | 1,750 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,320U.S. $44,650 | $42,800 | 1,730 | n/a | n/a |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Tyler, TX | $22,370U.S. $35,230 | $27,500 | 1,720 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Tyler, TX | $37,720U.S. $44,770 | $40,330 | 1,680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Tyler, TX | $35,300U.S. $42,260 | $35,560 | 1,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Tyler, TX | $31,150U.S. $36,840 | $31,940 | 1,540 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Tyler, TX | $51,290U.S. $58,640 | $53,980 | 1,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Tyler, TX | $41,810U.S. $47,540 | $42,630 | 1,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Tyler, TX | $32,570U.S. $44,080 | $37,460 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Tyler, TX | $59,890U.S. $69,500 | $62,970 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Tyler, TX | $30,300U.S. $37,390 | $30,640 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Tyler, TX | $44,770U.S. $49,590 | $45,540 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Tyler, TX | $40,920U.S. $48,520 | $45,780 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Tyler, TX | $56,490U.S. $69,990 | $64,520 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Tyler, TX | $45,830U.S. $50,670 | $47,920 | 940 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Tyler, TX | $60,120U.S. $63,970 | $56,670 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Tyler, TX | $61,060U.S. $72,040 | $60,320 | 900 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Tyler, TX | $27,930U.S. $36,780 | $30,160 | 900 | n/a | n/a |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Tyler, TX | $44,590U.S. $50,620 | $49,170 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Tyler, TX | $38,090U.S. $44,860 | $46,910 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Tyler, TX | $59,550U.S. $64,400 | $58,230 | 810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Tyler, TX | $32,100U.S. $38,010 | $32,870 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Tyler, TX | $72,900U.S. $83,680 | $81,050 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Tyler, TX | $37,880U.S. $45,930 | $40,180 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Tyler, TX | $37,460U.S. $45,690 | $37,870 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Tyler, TX | $28,150U.S. $35,320 | $29,010 | 730 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Tyler, TX | $103,640U.S. $123,860 | $122,670 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Tyler, TX | $60,800U.S. $64,370 | $60,180 | 680 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Tyler, TX | $27,630U.S. $35,510 | $27,670 | 660 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Tyler, TX | $37,700U.S. $47,120 | $39,420 | 650 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Tyler, TX | $36,350U.S. $39,150 | $36,520 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Tyler, TX | $62,450U.S. $72,080 | $75,860 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Tyler, TX | $62,280U.S. $79,920 | $70,940 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Tyler, TX | $38,300U.S. $45,260 | $40,110 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Tyler, TX | $79,110U.S. $102,320 | $86,910 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Tyler, TX | $43,100U.S. $53,750 | $47,650 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Tyler, TX | $39,750U.S. $46,420 | $42,360 | 550 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Tyler, TX | $36,170U.S. $38,020 | $40,660 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Tyler, TX | $73,400U.S. $83,050 | $76,530 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Tyler, TX | $72,060U.S. $79,860 | $74,490 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Tyler, TX | $54,020U.S. $62,890 | $57,390 | 500 | n/a | n/a |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,770U.S. $75,940 | $63,120 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,400U.S. $76,210 | $71,610 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,450U.S. $74,450 | $70,830 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,690U.S. $45,750 | $43,460 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,750U.S. $38,770 | $37,320 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,740U.S. $107,310 | $83,340 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $20,880U.S. $33,980 | $22,900 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,350U.S. $48,570 | $43,190 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,610U.S. $65,120 | $57,480 | 430 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,750U.S. $62,930 | $54,120 | 420 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,030U.S. $148,270 | $134,730 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,660U.S. $61,860 | $58,830 | 380 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,170U.S. $34,340 | $30,880 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,390U.S. $48,070 | $41,640 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,250U.S. $78,660 | $91,820 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,260U.S. $63,190 | $54,380 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,000U.S. $43,220 | $35,900 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,320U.S. $62,890 | $54,590 | 360 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,710U.S. $41,300 | $37,990 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,090U.S. $35,830 | $29,550 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,520U.S. $166,570 | $155,000 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,470U.S. $80,110 | $71,140 | 340 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,620U.S. $69,990 | $68,030 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,780U.S. $47,920 | $33,710 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,760U.S. $135,980 | $126,090 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,700U.S. $31,200 | $25,550 | 320 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,060U.S. $62,280 | $61,930 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,220U.S. $49,500 | $33,090 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,420U.S. $39,070 | $34,210 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,850U.S. $69,280 | $57,060 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,390U.S. $159,670 | $148,430 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,410U.S. $38,140 | $32,250 | 310 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,150U.S. $58,940 | $46,390 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,770U.S. $114,990 | $92,750 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,490U.S. $132,300 | $131,310 | 300 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,050U.S. $34,980 | $26,660 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,010U.S. $60,550 | $60,560 | 300 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,740U.S. $59,280 | $55,390 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,670U.S. $59,850 | $50,190 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,300U.S. $61,010 | $57,220 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,390U.S. $64,520 | $58,500 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,920U.S. $78,760 | $62,570 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,930U.S. $66,270 | $60,620 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,790U.S. $140,910 | $134,840 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,060U.S. $63,800 | $52,090 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,240U.S. $105,870 | $89,460 | 270 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,560U.S. $34,810 | $27,890 | 270 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $122,440U.S. $141,900 | $127,730 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,160U.S. $59,350 | $56,300 | 260 | n/a | n/a |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,080U.S. $48,500 | $42,230 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,460U.S. $61,770 | $53,290 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,690U.S. $37,160 | $29,840 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,880U.S. $105,850 | $96,540 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,960U.S. $100,840 | $95,840 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,380U.S. $102,760 | $108,730 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,800U.S. $82,280 | $75,460 | 250 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,700U.S. $36,560 | $30,800 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,000U.S. $46,960 | $49,230 | 250 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,550U.S. $36,280 | $31,050 | 250 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,210U.S. $69,390 | $59,770 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,010U.S. $41,670 | $28,980 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,550U.S. $48,430 | $35,720 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,810U.S. $43,030 | $37,480 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $150,510U.S. $175,140 | $151,800 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,600U.S. $37,450 | $32,000 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,860U.S. $107,230 | $91,030 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,770U.S. $64,330 | $68,020 | 220 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,730U.S. $45,930 | $40,620 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $182,690U.S. $265,930 | $218,910 | 220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,380U.S. $49,690 | $40,640 | 220 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $94,710U.S. $98,100 | $90,050 | 210 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,290U.S. $76,590 | $68,060 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,810U.S. $77,710 | $67,380 | 200 | n/a | n/a |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,150U.S. $45,230 | $39,600 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,870U.S. $32,150 | $24,710 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,130U.S. $38,630 | $38,200 | 200 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,180U.S. $74,690 | $67,140 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,990U.S. $40,110 | $41,860 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,180U.S. $80,730 | $65,020 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,320U.S. $80,250 | $74,190 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,950U.S. $35,790 | $30,830 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,110U.S. $35,070 | $27,150 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,850U.S. $57,020 | $47,450 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,490U.S. $34,890 | $29,890 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,280U.S. $77,440 | $74,870 | 180 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,860U.S. $97,870 | $99,910 | 170 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,500U.S. $51,140 | $51,150 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $22,900U.S. $35,880 | $25,470 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,200U.S. $166,790 | $137,280 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,240U.S. $104,110 | $121,250 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,290U.S. $59,550 | $53,060 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,220U.S. $100,330 | $102,620 | 160 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,570U.S. $50,290 | $48,540 | 160 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,210U.S. $35,360 | $31,880 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,150U.S. $59,650 | $53,580 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,540U.S. $37,710 | $35,730 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,390U.S. $104,590 | $133,580 | 150 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,680U.S. $99,130 | $87,100 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,970U.S. $116,580 | $94,760 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,110U.S. $96,590 | $76,890 | 150 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,670U.S. $68,380 | $73,800 | 150 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,910U.S. $78,740 | $70,340 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,320U.S. $67,880 | $60,030 | 140 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,500U.S. $74,750 | $64,590 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,410U.S. $44,470 | $39,530 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,030U.S. $43,600 | $35,560 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,220U.S. $60,580 | $43,920 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,160U.S. $49,400 | $41,290 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,830U.S. $63,890 | $56,520 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,650U.S. $49,230 | $43,610 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,090U.S. $105,070 | $148,920 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,870U.S. $76,690 | $79,560 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,060U.S. $54,240 | $46,160 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,410U.S. $47,320 | $49,660 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,460U.S. $135,880 | $127,890 | 130 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,290U.S. $87,520 | $70,330 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,020U.S. $41,340 | $38,330 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,770U.S. $40,140 | $30,970 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,880U.S. $63,820 | $66,540 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,520U.S. $39,390 | $38,960 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,590U.S. $47,700 | $47,260 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,710U.S. $93,790 | $89,000 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,480U.S. $50,340 | $45,970 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,660U.S. $45,670 | $41,100 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,190U.S. $58,620 | $59,890 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,820U.S. $54,890 | $52,250 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,000U.S. $65,510 | $59,530 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,400U.S. $114,130 | $115,380 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,530U.S. $126,060 | $123,610 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,600U.S. $80,390 | $76,140 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,810U.S. $75,440 | $66,210 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,850U.S. $62,960 | $48,920 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,940U.S. $45,250 | $37,240 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,890U.S. $52,830 | $52,950 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,810U.S. $47,030 | $42,220 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,090U.S. $45,920 | $41,750 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,650U.S. $55,570 | $48,970 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,610U.S. $39,630 | $33,500 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,380U.S. $37,290 | $34,820 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,260U.S. $149,280 | $125,820 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,880U.S. $101,860 | $108,780 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,560U.S. $99,080 | $102,810 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,990U.S. $170,950 | $186,910 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,190U.S. $93,530 | $82,850 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,540U.S. $49,100 | $42,290 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,220U.S. $104,920 | $99,700 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,800U.S. $48,700 | $43,570 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $49,230 | $49,400 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Tyler, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,860U.S. $60,020 | $50,380 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Tyler, TX
- BLS source geography
- Tyler, TX
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 46340
- States
- Texas
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tyler, TX?
In the Tyler, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 46340), BLS OEWS counted 115,220 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $42,650 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Hospital Administrator ($103,640), Operations Manager ($84,150), Registered Nurse ($80,340).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Tyler, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46340), which includes Tyler and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Tyler city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Tyler, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 46340). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in tyler, tx”, “high paying jobs in tyler tx”, “high paying jobs tyler tx” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).