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Jobs in Longview, TX

Pay, demand and occupations in this metropolitan area.

In short: Longview, TX: 118,060 jobs, median pay $45,150 a year.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

$45,150median pay
118,060jobs
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$98,090top (90th pct.)
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Overview

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

Longview, TX is a metropolitan area in Texas. BLS counts 118,060 wage-and-salary jobs here, with a median pay of $45,150 a year (the lowest-paid tenth earn under $25,750 and the highest-paid tenth more than $98,090).

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Largest occupations

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 largest occupations here (at least 100 jobs).

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Fast Food and Counter Workers4,220$26,730$21,680$30,8301.44
General and Operations Managers3,590$89,660$44,210$204,9801.35
Stockers and Order Fillers3,300$35,770$28,170$43,1401.53
Retail Salespersons3,110$29,130$22,360$42,3901.05
Cashiers2,530$27,740$21,470$34,6801.08
Registered Nurses2,480$80,330$61,610$107,6100.97
Home Health and Personal Care Aides2,290$23,610$21,340$30,6200.70
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2,290$51,990$37,310$78,9401.47
Office Clerks, General1,970$37,060$23,690$59,2001.05
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1,890$37,590$28,430$48,1200.84
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners1,610$30,470$21,760$39,6600.96
Construction Laborers1,610$37,840$31,730$52,1401.94
Customer Service Representatives1,570$37,850$28,630$56,6200.80
Waiters and Waitresses1,430$22,240$16,400$46,3900.83
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1,420$46,450$30,550$78,7701.23
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1,410$40,620$27,630$60,2201.09
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary1,340$28,740$18,910$37,8601.25
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1,280$63,110$47,780$100,0502.08
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers1,270$52,300$38,700$72,3804.03
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators1,230$38,310$30,140$53,0701.16
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks1,220$45,070$29,700$63,0101.17
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1,200$60,210$47,020$66,1101.14
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers1,190$59,900$38,370$93,4401.09
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1,130$41,190$28,370$69,5601.33
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1,110$60,950$47,890$76,4601.38
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,100$31,840$28,550$54,3401.18
Nursing Assistants1,050$34,510$29,780$39,9300.95
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education940$60,240$48,840$72,6702.00
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel930$62,080$33,910$133,6200.98
Cooks, Restaurant920$29,930$22,660$36,1400.86
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products870$61,400$36,600$123,7700.92
Industrial Machinery Mechanics860$57,930$39,520$92,0802.59
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers840$71,810$43,300$140,2401.65
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers820$74,330$44,760$115,3801.76
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics800$46,400$29,810$77,8301.50
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators750$48,030$39,450$61,2602.07
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators740$42,880$32,090$51,8101.25
Food Preparation Workers700$26,150$21,590$36,4101.03
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers700$43,540$35,410$76,3401.55
Accountants and Auditors690$75,060$47,980$122,9900.63

Top pay

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

The 40 highest-paying occupations among those with at least 300 jobs.

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Occupation ⇅Jobs ⇅Median pay ⇅Entry (10th pct.) ⇅Top (90th pct.) ⇅Location quotient ⇅
Financial Managers370$134,800$82,240$271,0000.59
Sales Managers450$124,850$61,240$225,9800.93
Software Developers320$106,360$74,870$161,0000.25
Medical and Health Services Managers380$102,540$60,180$168,9100.84
Construction Managers520$94,990$59,350$144,6201.80
General and Operations Managers3,590$89,660$44,210$204,9801.35
Project Management Specialists670$85,870$50,390$142,9400.83
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary420$84,060$66,370$111,4801.69
Instructional Coordinators390$83,260$61,140$99,7502.26
Registered Nurses2,480$80,330$61,610$107,6100.97
Accountants and Auditors690$75,060$47,980$122,9900.63
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers820$74,330$44,760$115,3801.76
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers840$71,810$43,300$140,2401.65
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers590$70,800$51,470$91,9501.17
Business Operations Specialists, All Other520$69,270$35,350$122,0200.62
Human Resources Specialists520$64,750$43,520$97,7600.75
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents350$63,490$44,650$202,1200.95
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers1,280$63,110$47,780$100,0502.08
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel930$62,080$33,910$133,6200.98
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products870$61,400$36,600$123,7700.92
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education1,110$60,950$47,890$76,4601.38
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education940$60,240$48,840$72,6702.00
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education1,200$60,210$47,020$66,1101.14
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses650$60,190$48,050$73,1501.32
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers1,190$59,900$38,370$93,4401.09
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors440$58,320$38,570$86,5300.92
Industrial Machinery Mechanics860$57,930$39,520$92,0802.59
Postal Service Mail Carriers330$57,700$42,390$81,0401.33
Training and Development Specialists300$56,970$29,580$102,4600.87
Computer User Support Specialists350$55,740$40,060$81,4300.64
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers350$55,050$36,990$75,3701.12
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters420$54,320$37,080$76,3601.19
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks300$53,640$34,910$99,9801.01
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers1,270$52,300$38,700$72,3804.03
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists350$52,090$39,520$78,8101.59
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2,290$51,990$37,310$78,9401.47
Correctional Officers and Jailers340$49,530$34,110$56,9501.18
Machinists690$48,350$32,440$68,5503.16
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators750$48,030$39,450$61,2602.07
Electricians630$47,580$35,270$74,0201.09

Fields

METRO Official statistic Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · Data: May 2025

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Cities

CITY Official statistic Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

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City ⇅State ⇅Population ⇅Median rent ⇅
LongviewTexas82,923$1,101

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FAQ

How many jobs are there in Longview, TX?

BLS counts 118,060 wage-and-salary jobs (OEWS, May 2025).

What is the median pay in Longview, TX?

$45,150 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Which occupation pays most in Longview, TX?

Financial Managers, with a median of $134,800 among occupations with at least 300 jobs.

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