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Longview Employment

Employment and Industries in the Longview, Texas Area

The tables here illustrate essential information about work and employment in the area. Information includes:

  • A table of the most numerous types of work found here, both for jobs generally requiring college degrees and jobs not requiring college degrees.
  • A table listing those careers significantly more common in Longview than in other US cities; this is useful both for career planning and for understanding the nature of Longview.
  • A list of the highest-paying jobs in Longview.
  • A list of any large public companies in Longview.

Most Popular Jobs in Longview, Texas Metro Area (2007 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,35054,790$38,990 - 74,25024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education1,15039,390$28,590 - 49,86014%95%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education95042,000$29,260 - 53,8806%96%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products89051,910$27,570 - 79,5408%51%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education77040,000$28,760 - 51,07011%95%
6Accountants and auditors64068,220$32,200 - 138,43018%79%
7Child, family, and school social workers34038,450$28,380 - 47,23019%77%
8Financial managers20078,720$46,740 - 105,98013%60%
9Education administrators, elementary and secondary school19063,180$49,800 - 80,5408%78%
10Instructional coordinators13052,230$32,700 - 67,23023%79%
11Computer programmers13045,530$23,120 - 69,4700%73%
12Lawyers130129,910$50,810 - 11%99%
13Medical and health services managers13066,200$48,250 - 90,56016%57%
14Educational, vocational, and school counselors13048,850$35,070 - 62,63013%73%
15Occupational health and safety specialists12043,010$28,350 - 65,3008%72%
16Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school12041,040$29,700 - 50,90020%87%
17Speech-language pathologists11047,500$33,920 - 63,99011%98%
18Network and computer systems administrators11049,840$35,330 - 71,70027%50%
19Teachers and instructors, all other11016,320$12,030 - 20,4409%54%
20Chief executives110127,020$60,150 - 2%65%
21Librarians10044,220$33,630 - 55,0104%85%
22Petroleum engineers10069,050$50,320 - 96,4805%80%
23Sales managers100101,890$43,260 - 10%69%
24Electrical engineers10073,720$52,050 - 99,4106%81%
25Vocational education teachers, secondary school9041,950$30,190 - 54,2700%96%
26Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists9043,700$25,670 - 55,82018%56%
27Special education teachers, secondary school9040,600$30,070 - 50,3609%87%
28Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors9031,250$22,180 - 38,70034%73%
29Medical and public health social workers9041,020$27,350 - 57,06024%77%
30Physical therapists9091,820$59,820 - 123,18027%89%
31Social and human service assistants8024,680$13,530 - 44,02034%58%
32Detectives and criminal investigators8041,300$29,090 - 54,92017%54%
33Computer systems analysts8051,650$34,580 - 79,96029%68%
34Pharmacists80110,660$94,550 - 129,14022%97%
35Social and community service managers7038,080$27,560 - 58,06025%72%
36Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists7041,460$29,630 - 58,13018%56%
37Special education teachers, middle school7039,200$28,640 - 49,59016%87%
38Floral designers7019,040$16,450 - 23,2700%55%
39Industrial engineers7068,770$47,000 - 95,97020%74%
40Engineering managers7089,290$52,060 - 130,6307%84%
41Graphic designers6029,870$18,690 - 38,90010%55%
42Health educators6039,670$23,630 - 68,99026%58%
43Market research analysts6048,170$33,890 - 67,52020%82%
44Public relations specialists6044,580$24,270 - 67,89018%81%
45Coaches and scouts6037,400$14,730 - 61,57015%60%
46Training and development specialists5042,170$25,550 - 64,59018%56%
47Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents50104,270$36,080 - 25%67%
48Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program5042,090$13,330 - 96,53024%78%
49Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation5045,720$28,310 - 68,2405%58%
50Mechanical engineers5071,230$43,370 - 95,9704%78%
51Computer and information systems managers5089,490$50,520 - 136,85016%73%
52Marketing managers40108,680$58,150 - 14%69%
53Surveyors4040,760$23,820 - 64,58024%82%
54Counselors, all other4054,020$42,510 - 66,32017%73%
55Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers4068,830$35,280 - 90,81022%93%
56Database administrators4053,730$35,110 - 68,87029%72%
57Mental health counselors4033,620$24,090 - 46,69030%73%
58Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists4029,850$25,690 - 38,73011%58%
59Mental health and substance abuse social workers3031,100$17,070 - 40,49030%77%
60Medical and clinical laboratory technologists3048,090$35,380 - 68,13012%51%
61Civil engineers3077,250$55,150 - 100,64018%87%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons3,12021,600$12,490 - 34,73012%25%
2Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food2,96014,540$11,770 - 18,24018%5%
3Cashiers2,43015,430$11,810 - 20,160-2%10%
4Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,94023,220$14,980 - 31,6901%18%
5Office clerks, general1,81020,890$12,940 - 30,45013%19%
6Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,78031,460$20,280 - 49,05010%4%
7General and operations managers1,64090,460$37,340 - 2%48%
8Customer service representatives1,54022,050$16,150 - 31,26025%22%
9Construction laborers1,53021,640$16,600 - 27,55011%5%
10Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand1,42021,080$13,090 - 32,4902%5%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,26027,110$17,840 - 38,08013%16%
12Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,24020,040$16,200 - 25,00018%7%
13Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers1,24034,160$23,710 - 45,8105%2%
14Personal and home care aides1,16013,960$11,770 - 16,19051%10%
15Team assemblers1,15023,880$15,440 - 29,3900%5%
16Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses1,12035,200$27,320 - 45,59014%7%
17Waiters and waitresses1,08014,110$11,630 - 16,34011%14%
18Roustabouts, oil and gas1,04025,020$17,250 - 36,950-2%0%
19Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining1,02039,250$20,980 - 60,800-4%0%
20Stock clerks and order fillers1,02020,110$12,660 - 29,570-7%8%
21Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners99017,980$12,420 - 24,73015%4%
22Machinists97035,360$23,410 - 48,430-2%3%
23First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers95037,090$18,700 - 67,6204%25%
24Executive secretaries and administrative assistants95034,820$22,940 - 49,09015%18%
25Teacher assistants92016,300$12,080 - 22,07010%18%
26Truck drivers, light or delivery services89023,860$14,460 - 33,0408%4%
27First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers85039,410$21,730 - 61,6606%29%
28Maintenance and repair workers, general79027,290$14,980 - 40,18010%6%
29First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers77024,350$16,110 - 35,42011%14%
30Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators76030,150$23,360 - 37,8408%3%
31First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers74046,850$27,090 - 72,9609%10%
32First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers69045,530$29,840 - 67,370-4%15%
33Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines63033,770$25,640 - 46,53012%3%
34Receptionists and information clerks61020,070$14,310 - 28,27017%13%
35Maids and housekeeping cleaners60015,900$11,990 - 21,78013%5%
36Industrial truck and tractor operators59027,050$19,380 - 36,060-1%2%
37Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers52030,730$19,840 - 40,350-6%14%
38Landscaping and groundskeeping workers52020,100$14,610 - 28,29018%6%
39Preschool teachers, except special education51018,890$11,950 - 32,62026%43%
40Tellers50020,430$15,410 - 26,96014%16%
41Parts salespersons50027,990$17,760 - 39,080-1%6%
42Helpers--production workers48019,590$15,200 - 24,5900%4%
43Industrial machinery mechanics46033,520$21,970 - 46,7609%5%
44Police and sheriff's patrol officers45037,450$23,650 - 52,30011%33%
45Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks45026,150$16,090 - 42,6704%6%
46Counter and rental clerks45019,790$12,140 - 32,00023%16%
47Driver/sales workers43024,660$14,010 - 36,790-4%4%
48Home health aides42022,270$12,260 - 55,90049%7%
49Packers and packagers, hand42019,670$13,530 - 24,910-11%3%
50Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop42015,320$12,120 - 19,03010%8%
51Structural metal fabricators and fitters41029,900$20,920 - 40,8400%0%
52Cooks, fast food40016,380$12,150 - 21,7308%5%
53Automotive service technicians and mechanics38029,300$16,360 - 49,34014%4%
54First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers36051,600$32,660 - 74,9607%13%
55Cooks, restaurant36017,340$12,230 - 25,34012%5%
56Billing and posting clerks and machine operators35023,830$17,580 - 30,5204%15%
57Food preparation workers32015,540$11,930 - 22,07015%7%
58Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists31031,910$21,510 - 44,59012%3%
59Electricians30037,220$26,900 - 49,1207%7%
60Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic30027,190$19,210 - 42,640-2%6%
61Security guards29020,040$12,850 - 33,17017%13%
62Bus drivers, school29017,420$11,900 - 26,8909%4%
63Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28027,670$18,340 - 36,660-14%0%
64Dishwashers27013,780$11,500 - 16,32010%3%
65Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists27015,530$11,910 - 19,96012%6%
66Correctional officers and jailers26026,710$21,430 - 32,05017%11%
67Fire fighters26037,860$22,790 - 50,88012%18%
68Construction managers26054,190$34,270 - 84,43016%29%
69Production, planning, and expediting clerks25036,630$21,540 - 61,1704%30%
70Postal service mail carriers25044,340$34,170 - 57,5801%11%
71Business operations specialists, all other25040,170$24,030 - 63,10021%49%
72Cooks, institution and cafeteria24016,380$12,050 - 22,21011%5%
73Sales representatives, services, all other22041,200$25,030 - 59,25028%48%
74Insulation workers, mechanical21032,530$24,340 - 39,4809%0%
75Radiologic technologists and technicians20040,870$32,100 - 53,48015%25%
76Kindergarten teachers, except special education20038,020$25,850 - 49,40016%43%
77Paralegals and legal assistants20042,810$28,660 - 62,46022%45%
78Cement masons and concrete finishers19025,770$18,710 - 31,68011%2%
79Dental assistants19030,980$20,950 - 39,67029%9%
80Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic19024,260$16,870 - 35,460-15%0%
81Industrial production managers18086,290$46,210 - 128,940-5%43%
82Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products18044,670$29,870 - 61,4500%42%
83Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop18014,590$11,690 - 19,01010%17%
84Rotary drill operators, oil and gas18040,440$25,810 - 60,290-4%0%
85Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance17039,900$22,780 - 60,6702%11%
86Bill and account collectors17023,750$17,100 - 33,84023%13%
87Bartenders17015,430$11,680 - 22,75011%17%
88File clerks16016,400$12,180 - 23,180-40%20%
89Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic16030,100$23,990 - 37,870-29%0%
90Food service managers16052,090$31,000 - 89,9605%24%
91Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters16041,400$21,890 - 61,49011%4%
92First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers16081,920$42,970 - 4%38%
93Laundry and dry-cleaning workers15015,170$11,810 - 19,33010%5%
94Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks15015,590$12,240 - 18,77017%14%
95Cleaners of vehicles and equipment15015,480$11,640 - 19,77014%3%
96Printing machine operators15026,450$17,270 - 36,920-5%6%
97Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders15024,060$17,570 - 31,370-12%4%
98Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers14022,050$13,150 - 30,66012%0%
99Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door14028,750$20,070 - 41,2200%7%
100Helpers--extraction workers14028,530$22,110 - 40,2900%0%
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Jobs More Common Near Longview Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining39,2501,020101.6
Roustabouts, oil and gas25,0201,04082.9
Helpers--extraction workers28,53014027.7
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas40,44018026.8
Insulation workers, mechanical32,53021018.6
Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30,10016015.1
Petroleum engineers69,05010013.3
Heat treating equipment setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28,87013010.9
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines33,7706309
Structural metal fabricators and fitters29,9004107
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door28,7501407
Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,8701106.9
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers34,1601,2405.9
Occupational health and safety specialists43,0101204.6
Machinists35,3609704.1
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic27,1903004
Lathe and turning machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28,7401203.9
Parts salespersons27,9905003.7
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic24,2601903.7
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other40,7701003.5
Electromechanical equipment assemblers29,4701103.4
Personal and home care aides13,9601,1603.4
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators30,1507603.4
Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing24,9501203.3
Industrial machinery mechanics33,5204603.1
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders24,0601502.8
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses35,2001,1202.6
Mechanical drafters42,1901002.5
Service station attendants15,9601102.3
Construction laborers21,6401,5302.3
Correctional officers and jailers26,7102602.2
New accounts clerks23,8901102.2
Child, family, and school social workers38,4503402.1
Kindergarten teachers, except special education38,0202002.1
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists31,9103102.1
Preschool teachers, except special education18,8905102.1
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education40,0007702
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers46,8507402
Helpers--electricians23,3001202
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,6702802
Industrial production managers86,2901801.9
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators27,5701001.9
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers30,7305201.8
Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food14,5402,9601.8
Driver/sales workers24,6604301.8
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer31,4601,7801.8
Construction managers54,1902601.8
Instructional coordinators52,2301301.8
Team assemblers23,8801,1501.8
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers45,5306901.8

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Longview, Texas Metro Area (2007 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Lawyers129,9101.31130
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers81,9201.2160
Accountants and auditors68,2201.19640
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance39,9001.18170
Painters, construction and maintenance37,4601.13120
Food service managers52,0901.1160
Home health aides22,2701.09420
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining39,2501.051,020
Industrial production managers86,2901.02180
Pharmacy technicians27,6901.02140
Paralegals and legal assistants42,8101.01200
Postal service mail carriers44,3401.01250
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers34,16011,240
Packers and packagers, hand19,6700.99420
Driver/sales workers24,6600.99430
Dental assistants30,9800.99190
Educational, vocational, and school counselors48,8500.98130
Electromechanical equipment assemblers29,4700.98110
Cooks, fast food16,3800.98400
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers37,0900.98950
Machinists35,3600.98970
Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,6700.97280
Woodworking machine setters, operators, and tenders, except sawing24,9500.97120
Child, family, and school social workers38,4500.97340
General and operations managers90,4600.971,640
Drilling and boring machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,8700.95110
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks26,1500.95450
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products51,9100.94890
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers51,6000.93360
Parts salespersons27,9900.93500
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers30,7300.93520
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants34,8200.93950
Registered nurses54,7900.931,350
Forging machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic30,1000.93160
Industrial truck and tractor operators27,0500.93590
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters41,4000.92160
Fire fighters37,8600.92260
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses35,2000.921,120
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,0500.92140
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,0200.92110
Structural metal fabricators and fitters29,9000.92410
Production, planning, and expediting clerks36,6300.92250
Instructional coordinators52,2300.91130
Helpers--electricians23,3000.91120
Team assemblers23,8800.911,150
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand21,0800.91,420
Retail salespersons21,6000.93,120
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians45,4600.9110
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop15,3200.9420
Stock clerks and order fillers20,1100.91,020

Highest Paying Jobs in Longview, Texas Metro Area (2007 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general204,780 
Family and general practitioners154,270 
Lawyers129,910130
Chief executives127,020110
Pharmacists110,66080
Marketing managers108,68040
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents104,27050
Sales managers101,890100
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products95,120 
Physical therapists91,82090
General and operations managers90,4601,640
Computer and information systems managers89,49050
Engineering managers89,29070
Physician assistants86,380 
Industrial production managers86,290180
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers81,920160
Electronics engineers, except computer80,000 
Financial managers78,720200
Civil engineers77,25030
Electrical engineers73,720100
Logisticians73,24050
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers71,47050
Mechanical engineers71,23050
Petroleum engineers69,050100
Geoscientists, except hydrologists and geographers68,83040
Industrial engineers68,77070
Accountants and auditors68,220640
Medical and health services managers66,200130
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school63,180190
Administrative services managers61,310110
Diagnostic medical sonographers60,630 
Advertising sales agents58,350 
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators57,96040
Dental hygienists55,410110
Registered nurses54,7901,350
Gas plant operators54,33040
Construction managers54,190260
Counselors, all other54,02040
Database administrators53,73040
Private detectives and investigators52,280 
Instructional coordinators52,230130
Food service managers52,090160
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products51,910890
Computer systems analysts51,65080
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers51,600360
Telecommunications line installers and repairers51,530 
Network and computer systems administrators49,840110
Loan officers49,720140
Educational, vocational, and school counselors48,850130
Market research analysts48,17060

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