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Average salary by job family in Longview
| Management | $113,030 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $97,550 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $90,980 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,800 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,390 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $77,140 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,800 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,760 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $54,220 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,690 |
| Protective Service | $52,910 |
| Community and Social Service | $52,870 |
| Production | $51,520 |
| Construction and Extraction | $50,380 |
| Sales and Related | $45,040 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,650 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,650 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,630 |
| Healthcare Support | $32,950 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $32,200 |
| Personal Care and Service | $31,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,350 |
Highest-paying jobs in Longview
- Physicians, All Other$264,690
- Chief Executives$236,280
- Nurse Anesthetists$235,900
- Dentists, General$188,690
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$158,660
- Financial Managers$153,350
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145,600
- Veterinarians$138,320
- Pharmacists$138,040
- Sales Managers$136,600
Most common jobs in Longview and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,220 | $26,310 | $26,730 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,590 | $110,940 | $89,660 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,300 | $36,260 | $35,770 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,110 | $32,160 | $29,130 |
| Cashiers | 2,530 | $27,830 | $27,740 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,480 | $84,880 | $80,330 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,290 | $55,940 | $51,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,290 | $25,600 | $23,610 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,970 | $39,560 | $37,060 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,890 | $38,970 | $37,590 |
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Cost of living in Longview
Prices in the Longview area are 11% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 89.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,480 therefore buys what $61,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $220,865, 3.4 times the median household income of $65,210.
$220,865typical home value
$65,210median household income
89.5BEA price parity
288,921metro population
Take-home pay in Longview
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $32,330 | $28,157 | $2,346 |
| Median wage | $45,150 | $38,458 | $3,205 |
| Average wage | $55,480 | $46,758 | $3,897 |
| 75th percentile wage | $63,280 | $53,025 | $4,419 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Longview
Management23 jobs
- Chief Executives$236K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$159K
- Financial Managers$153K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$146K
- Sales Managers$137K
- Marketing Managers$133K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- Human Resources Managers$130K
- Managers, All Other$129K
- Purchasing Managers$128K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$116K
- Administrative Services Managers$114K
- General and Operations Managers$111K
- Facilities Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, All Other$102K
- Construction Managers$99K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Social and Community Service Managers$73K
- Lodging Managers$64K
- Food Service Managers$57K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Petroleum Engineers$116K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$112K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Civil Engineers$94K
- Industrial Engineers$94K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$70K
- Surveyors$66K
- Drafters, All Other$63K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$59K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$116K
- Data Scientists$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Information Security Analysts$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$86K
- Computer Programmers$79K
- Web Developers$75K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$63K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$265K
- Nurse Anesthetists$236K
- Dentists, General$189K
- Veterinarians$138K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Optometrists$123K
- Physical Therapists$109K
- Occupational Therapists$109K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$93K
- Respiratory Therapists$87K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Surgical Technologists$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Paramedics$48K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$38K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$38K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$33K
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$130K
- Management Analysts$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Project Management Specialists$94K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Loan Officers$79K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Financial Examiners$74K
- Logisticians$73K
- Credit Analysts$70K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Compliance Officers$69K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$67K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$64K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$58K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$55K
- Credit Counselors$53K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$123K
- Chemists$108K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$93K
- School Psychologists$78K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77K
- Chemical Technicians$64K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$52K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$47K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair20 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$94K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Riggers$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$83K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$53K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$45K
- Library Technicians$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27K
Protective Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$67K
- Firefighters$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$47K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$46K
- Security Guards$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$63K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Production28 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$64K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Machinists$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$34K
- Bakers$32K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$31K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$30K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27K
Construction and Extraction23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$70K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$53K
- Electricians$53K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$51K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$50K
- Carpenters$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$46K
- Sheet Metal Workers$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$44K
- Roofers$43K
- Pipelayers$43K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$43K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$43K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
- Glaziers$41K
- Construction Laborers$41K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$37K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$62K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46K
- Parts Salespersons$37K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Retail Salespersons$32K
- Cashiers$28K
Office and Administrative Support33 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- New Accounts Clerks$42K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Office Clerks, General$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- File Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Tellers$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$33K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Transportation Inspectors$87K
- Wellhead Pumpers$67K
- Crane and Tower Operators$61K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$76K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Massage Therapists$57K
- Dental Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$39K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39K
- Medical Assistants$38K
- Nursing Assistants$34K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40K
- Residential Advisors$35K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29K
- Childcare Workers$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31K
- Cooks, Restaurant$31K
- Bartenders$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Cooks, Short Order$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22K
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Salary in Longview: questions
What is a good salary in Longview?
Half of all workers in the Longview metro earn less than $45,150 and the average is $55,480. Earning more than $63,280 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Longview to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $63,312, because prices here are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Longview?
Physicians, All Other ($264,690), Chief Executives ($236,280), Nurse Anesthetists ($235,900).
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 Longview, TX (30980), all occupations and 322 individual jobs.
- 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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