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Tyler Employment

Employment and Industries in the Tyler, Texas Area

Tyler, Texas is known as the "Rose Capital of America" due to its large role in the rose growing industry. The Tyler region produces approximately 20% of the commercial rose bushes produced in the country and over half of the rose bushes are packaged and shipped from the region.

Tyler is the headquarters of the prominent Brookshire Grocery Company. The notable Adams Engineering also has its headquarters in Tyler. Notable manufacturing firms include Tyler Pipe, Trane, Carrier, Ferguson Beauregard, Vesuvius USA and Cavender's Boot City. Tyler also has small high-tech firms including Group M7, Synthesizers.com, CBI, Arrick Robotics and Power-Up.

The major fields of employment in Tyler are healthcare, educational services, construction, accommodation and food services, professional, scientific and technical services; and machinery. Management, professional and related occupations (28% of the labor force). Sales and office occupations (24% of the jobs).

The major job providers in the city are:

  • East Texas Medical Center
  • Trinity Mother Frances Health System
  • Tyler Independent School District
  • Brookshire Grocery Company
  • Trane Company
  • Walmart
  • Carrier Corporation
  • SuddenLink
  • Tyler Junior College
  • The University of Texas at Tyler
  • Tyler Pipe Company
  • Mcwane Inc
  • Cequel Communications, LLC
  • Universal Cable Holdings Inc
  • Helping Hands Homecare, Inc
  • Blacksheep, Inc
  • Mehling & Associates, Inc
  • United States Postal Services
  • Mid-South Health Enterprises, Inc

Details about Tyler, Texas: Adult population which has earned a bachelor's degree or better: 28%. Average salary in 2009: $31,000. Cost of living index in 2008: 82.0.

Tyler businesses can receive assistance from the following associations:

People looking for local business and economic news can read the TylerMorning Telegraph.

Most Popular Jobs in Tyler, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses3,08055,280$35,870 - 70,94024%56%
2Elementary school teachers, except special education1,20042,070$32,700 - 54,12014%95%
3Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products97048,570$27,380 - 74,1308%51%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education75045,210$34,260 - 60,1706%96%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education65043,670$34,000 - 56,20011%95%
6Accountants and auditors56062,200$34,830 - 94,39018%79%
7Medical and health services managers35078,440$47,680 - 117,83016%57%
8Lawyers240127,260$66,090 - 11%99%
9Medical and clinical laboratory technologists21048,290$33,250 - 64,72012%51%
10Medical and clinical laboratory technicians19030,220$20,150 - 41,99015%51%
11Physical therapists18076,050$40,500 - 128,15027%89%
12Pharmacists180110,930$88,750 - 144,60022%97%
13Public relations specialists17047,280$25,890 - 70,29018%81%
14Network and computer systems administrators16047,890$29,730 - 70,08027%50%
15Education administrators, elementary and secondary school15065,570$49,380 - 82,9108%78%
16Financial managers15095,170$47,770 - 152,44013%60%
17Speech-language pathologists15060,770$36,200 - 87,28011%98%
18Teachers and instructors, all other15021,070$16,590 - 27,2009%54%
19Child, family, and school social workers15032,560$23,860 - 47,27019%77%
20Educational, vocational, and school counselors15044,730$26,540 - 63,84013%73%
21Management analysts13056,170$32,440 - 89,45022%78%
22Computer programmers12064,040$32,550 - 101,1400%73%
23Self-enrichment education teachers12030,600$20,800 - 50,84023%54%
24Civil engineers12073,050$51,200 - 101,73018%87%
25Computer systems analysts11063,180$36,620 - 99,03029%68%
26Sales managers110105,720$44,270 - 10%69%
27Vocational education teachers, secondary school10045,170$34,740 - 59,9000%96%
28Producers and directors100 $ - 11%75%
29Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists10041,660$23,560 - 63,30018%56%
30Detectives and criminal investigators10046,960$27,290 - 89,30017%54%
31Chief executives100150,730$86,800 - 2%65%
32Community and social service specialists, all other9035,400$17,750 - 62,05025%58%
33Market research analysts9044,430$26,750 - 64,74020%82%
34Training and development specialists9040,010$22,850 - 59,99018%56%
35Financial analysts9071,720$43,360 - 101,84034%87%
36Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products9080,630$47,740 - 127,59012%51%
37Occupational therapists8072,700$54,930 - 102,22023%90%
38Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents80 $ - 25%67%
39Instructional coordinators8053,590$25,550 - 79,68023%79%
40Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists8059,550$33,700 - 76,50018%56%
41Advertising sales agents8056,520$22,150 - 94,33020%56%
42Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school7043,810$34,220 - 59,39020%87%
43Physician assistants7093,360$71,060 - 125,29027%67%
44Coaches and scouts7034,400$14,740 - 51,85015%60%
45Social and community service managers6051,040$29,020 - 77,53025%72%
46Special education teachers, middle school6044,480$34,680 - 59,38016%87%
47Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation6050,380$28,290 - 81,2705%58%
48Librarians6050,190$38,500 - 64,7804%85%
49Engineering managers60110,570$57,270 - 7%84%
50Financial specialists, all other5041,770$29,140 - 52,18012%50%
51Surveyors5052,780$33,850 - 68,71024%82%
52Mental health and substance abuse social workers5031,500$21,870 - 50,76030%77%
53Floral designers5024,310$14,330 - 31,9000%55%
54Industrial engineers5068,860$47,290 - 87,36020%74%
55Graphic designers5033,160$19,450 - 49,17010%55%
56Education administrators, postsecondary5090,770$56,320 - 129,60014%78%
57Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other4052,520$35,920 - 73,70017%56%
58Rehabilitation counselors4035,400$22,270 - 60,33023%73%
59Veterinarians4073,220$37,470 - 103,52035%100%
60Editors4039,120$23,300 - 70,3902%81%
61Tax preparers4040,770$23,440 - 51,7900%54%
62Clergy3046,110$32,210 - 75,26019%75%
63Health educators3039,960$32,770 - 57,17026%58%
64Dietitians and nutritionists3049,530$38,850 - 63,1909%72%
65Electrical engineers3085,400$58,220 - 115,6106%81%
66Computer and information systems managers3080,260$54,240 - 106,33016%73%
67Network systems and data communications analysts3052,050$33,650 - 64,74053%57%
68Database administrators3058,210$43,380 - 79,07029%72%
69Managers, all other3067,990$29,500 - 107,0107%55%
70Mechanical engineers3077,250$56,120 - 103,9804%78%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons3,73022,710$13,230 - 38,32012%25%
2Cashiers2,93016,160$12,970 - 19,920-2%10%
3Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food2,64015,030$12,820 - 18,48018%5%
4Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand2,32023,870$15,120 - 37,2702%5%
5Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive2,03025,100$17,240 - 32,6001%18%
6Home health aides1,82019,920$13,350 - 26,45049%7%
7Waiters and waitresses1,76015,310$12,790 - 18,37011%14%
8General and operations managers1,57093,810$37,180 - 2%48%
9Office clerks, general1,50021,880$13,780 - 31,22013%19%
10Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,42029,850$18,940 - 41,07013%16%
11Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,30021,080$16,820 - 25,58018%7%
12Customer service representatives1,24024,650$15,530 - 37,53025%22%
13Stock clerks and order fillers1,22018,930$13,500 - 26,220-7%8%
14Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses1,16038,910$28,210 - 50,90014%7%
15Executive secretaries and administrative assistants1,08038,330$26,540 - 56,44015%18%
16Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,05020,730$14,690 - 29,87015%4%
17First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers1,02041,610$24,930 - 62,7306%29%
18Truck drivers, light or delivery services1,01028,890$16,210 - 42,1708%4%
19First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers96036,910$21,350 - 57,3304%25%
20Receptionists and information clerks94021,490$15,290 - 29,10017%13%
21Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer93034,870$21,410 - 52,42010%4%
22Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers90035,540$25,060 - 46,7305%2%
23Maids and housekeeping cleaners87016,010$12,990 - 20,21013%5%
24Industrial truck and tractor operators86029,420$19,850 - 39,120-1%2%
25Landscaping and groundskeeping workers78018,620$13,470 - 25,26018%6%
26First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers75025,540$15,090 - 38,52011%14%
27Maintenance and repair workers, general74029,760$17,140 - 41,81010%6%
28First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers63048,770$30,440 - 69,520-4%15%
29Teacher assistants63016,760$13,080 - 22,53010%18%
30Cooks, restaurant62018,870$13,120 - 28,90012%5%
31Medical assistants57026,690$20,820 - 36,42035%10%
32Driver/sales workers49019,760$13,170 - 34,910-4%4%
33Structural metal fabricators and fitters49030,400$18,660 - 41,2100%0%
34Automotive service technicians and mechanics48035,540$19,590 - 57,29014%4%
35Billing and posting clerks and machine operators48027,080$20,730 - 35,3304%15%
36Packers and packagers, hand47017,020$12,970 - 24,920-11%3%
37Medical secretaries46027,450$19,050 - 41,05017%18%
38Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks45023,130$17,510 - 30,6204%6%
39Tellers44021,350$16,570 - 28,76014%16%
40First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers44047,000$28,550 - 71,0909%10%
41Cooks, fast food43016,900$13,220 - 21,1408%5%
42Surveying and mapping technicians40025,940$17,730 - 37,98019%7%
43Preschool teachers, except special education39018,870$13,130 - 27,95026%43%
44Counter and rental clerks36021,380$13,160 - 35,93023%16%
45Police and sheriff's patrol officers36047,190$32,550 - 62,14011%33%
46Radiologic technologists and technicians36051,310$34,880 - 68,26015%25%
47Industrial machinery mechanics35040,540$26,870 - 50,8809%5%
48Parts salespersons34033,230$16,560 - 49,950-1%6%
49Security guards33023,520$14,930 - 32,99017%13%
50Food preparation workers31016,000$12,930 - 20,07015%7%
51First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers31057,870$30,900 - 80,6107%13%
52Machinists30030,310$20,300 - 43,000-2%3%
53Carpenters29032,310$22,400 - 41,69010%6%
54Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop28016,180$12,890 - 22,49010%17%
55Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers28015,490$12,940 - 19,11012%6%
56Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists28023,710$13,700 - 33,54012%6%
57Electricians27034,220$20,860 - 47,1607%7%
58Sales representatives, services, all other27052,070$17,340 - 93,31028%48%
59Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers27035,420$24,090 - 49,9109%3%
60Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers27032,360$16,030 - 46,780-6%14%
61Construction managers26058,800$38,870 - 79,82016%29%
62Helpers--production workers25024,520$16,460 - 33,0900%4%
63Emergency medical technicians and paramedics25034,240$22,600 - 50,42019%14%
64Medical records and health information technicians25027,030$18,610 - 39,63018%12%
65Postal service mail carriers250 1%11%
66Dishwashers24016,040$13,070 - 19,63010%3%
67Cleaners of vehicles and equipment24018,030$13,100 - 25,05014%3%
68Pharmacy technicians24027,190$20,360 - 34,50032%16%
69Laundry and dry-cleaning workers23015,980$12,930 - 20,04010%5%
70Bus drivers, school23017,620$12,940 - 29,2109%4%
71Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators230 -7%12%
72Interviewers, except eligibility and loan22025,060$18,270 - 33,02010%24%
73Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators22030,020$21,950 - 39,5408%3%
74Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors22029,300$14,020 - 50,45027%47%
75Paralegals and legal assistants22038,140$24,910 - 53,48022%45%
76Business operations specialists, all other21052,740$22,210 - 82,08021%49%
77Child care workers20016,260$13,010 - 20,29018%15%
78Amusement and recreation attendants20016,390$12,830 - 22,73024%22%
79Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic20026,100$16,930 - 39,350-6%0%
80Insurance sales agents190 13%45%
81Dental assistants18032,140$25,920 - 40,85029%9%
82First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators18050,980$26,750 - 81,14010%17%
83Physicians and surgeons, all other180 0%0%
84Computer support specialists18034,910$22,410 - 50,91013%43%
85Education teachers, postsecondary17050,820$19,020 - 87,7200%0%
86Healthcare support workers, all other17024,050$21,300 - 28,33016%10%
87Cooks, institution and cafeteria17019,190$13,970 - 25,22011%5%
88Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists16034,940$20,960 - 52,07012%3%
89Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance16029,270$17,130 - 48,7202%11%
90Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic16028,450$20,490 - 37,650-15%0%
91Switchboard operators, including answering service16019,310$13,460 - 27,150-7%10%
92Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop16015,320$12,870 - 19,39010%8%
93Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary15051,820$43,100 - 65,7800%0%
94Loan officers15050,020$33,060 - 72,82012%49%
95Surgical technologists14035,760$26,090 - 48,58025%16%
96Bill and account collectors14025,420$16,800 - 33,45023%13%
97Couriers and messengers14020,750$16,410 - 27,3200%12%
98Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders14026,180$17,680 - 37,480-12%4%
99Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse13018,680$13,420 - 25,080-2%4%
100Bartenders13021,920$13,090 - 38,58011%17%
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Jobs More Common Near Tyler Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Surveying and mapping technicians25,9404009.3
Structural metal fabricators and fitters30,4004907.8
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary51,8201507.5
Education teachers, postsecondary50,8201706.8
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic26,1002004.6
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers35,5409004.2
Home health aides19,9201,8203.4
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28,4501603.4
Physical therapist assistants55,7501103.1
Radiologic technologists and technicians51,3103602.8
Appraisers and assessors of real estate51,7801002.8
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses38,9101,1602.7
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders26,1801402.7
Surgical technologists35,7601402.6
Parts salespersons33,2303402.5
Producers and directors 1002.5
Civil engineering technicians41,5401302.5
Service station attendants20,5201002.5
Medical transcriptionists30,2001202.4
Medical records and health information technicians27,0302502.4
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics34,2402502.4
Industrial truck and tractor operators29,4208602.3
Vocational education teachers, secondary school45,1701002.3
Couriers and messengers20,7501402.3
Speech-language pathologists60,7701502.2
Industrial machinery mechanics40,5403502.2
Driver/sales workers19,7604902.1
Medical and health services managers78,4403502.1
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians30,2201902.1
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists48,2902102
Respiratory therapists46,3301202
Detectives and criminal investigators46,9601001.9
Registered nurses55,2803,0801.9
Medical assistants26,6905701.9
Postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators 2301.8
Construction managers58,8002601.8
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,8901,0101.8
Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive25,1002,0301.7
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers15,9802301.7
Physical therapists76,0501801.7
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education43,6706501.7
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters25,5101101.7
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers35,4202701.6
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers48,7706301.6
Switchboard operators, including answering service19,3101601.6
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan25,0602201.6
First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers33,2601101.6
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand23,8702,3201.6
Architectural and civil drafters38,6001201.6
Medical secretaries27,4504601.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Tyler, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Lawyers127,2601.24240
Physical therapist assistants55,7501.22110
Administrative services managers83,8201.15110
Food service managers55,1601.14130
Bartenders21,9201.13130
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics34,2401.09250
Parts salespersons33,2301.09340
Sales managers105,7201.07110
Pharmacists110,9301.06180
Accountants and auditors62,2001.04560
Helpers--production workers24,5201.04250
Physical therapists76,0501.04180
Financial managers95,1701.03150
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers30,2601.03120
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers57,8701.02310
Production, planning, and expediting clerks41,3201.01110
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers35,5401.01900
Radiologic technologists and technicians51,3101360
Sales representatives, services, all other52,0701270
Civil engineers73,0501120
Truck drivers, light or delivery services28,89011,010
Dental assistants32,1401180
Computer programmers64,0401120
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand23,8700.992,320
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants38,3300.991,080
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses38,9100.981,160
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators50,9800.98180
Automotive service technicians and mechanics35,5400.98480
Industrial truck and tractor operators29,4200.98860
Police and sheriff's patrol officers47,1900.97360
General and operations managers93,8100.971,570
Cooks, fast food16,9000.97430
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors29,3000.97220
Pharmacy technicians27,1900.97240
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers32,3600.97270
Insurance claims and policy processing clerks31,9400.96120
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers66,6900.96120
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers36,9100.95960
Medical assistants26,6900.95570
Medical secretaries27,4500.95460
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists23,7100.94280
Speech-language pathologists60,7700.94150
Home health aides19,9200.941,820
Medical transcriptionists30,2000.94120
Public relations specialists47,2800.94170
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic28,4500.93160
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks29,8500.931,420
Security guards23,5200.93330
Dishwashers16,0400.93240
Retail salespersons22,7100.933,730

Highest Paying Jobs in Tyler, Texas Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons201,600 
Dentists, general166,000 
Chief executives150,730100
Lawyers127,260240
Pharmacists110,930180
Engineering managers110,57060
Industrial production managers108,52090
Sales managers105,720110
Personal financial advisors96,060 
Financial managers95,170150
General and operations managers93,8101,570
Physician assistants93,36070
Education administrators, postsecondary90,77050
Electrical engineers85,40030
Administrative services managers83,820110
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products80,63090
Computer and information systems managers80,26030
Medical and health services managers78,440350
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors78,130 
Electronics engineers, except computer78,110 
Mechanical engineers77,25030
Physical therapists76,050180
Veterinarians73,22040
Civil engineers73,050120
Occupational therapists72,70080
Financial analysts71,72090
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers71,35050
Industrial engineers68,86050
Managers, all other67,99030
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers66,690120
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school65,570150
Computer programmers64,040120
Mechanical drafters63,97040
Computer systems analysts63,180110
Accountants and auditors62,200560
Business teachers, postsecondary61,93060
Speech-language pathologists60,770150
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators60,020100
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists59,55080
Construction managers58,800260
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers58,310 
Database administrators58,21030
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers57,870310
Advertising sales agents56,52080
Dental hygienists56,440120
Management analysts56,170130
Physical therapist assistants55,750110
Registered nurses55,2803,080
Food service managers55,160130
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians54,71040

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