Cost of hiring in Tyler, TX
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 16 jobs in Tyler, with about 1,680 people1. Medians run from $32,100 a year for virtual receptionists to $79,110 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Tyler
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Entry Specialist | -8.0% | 130 | |
| Paralegal | -8.9% | 360 | |
| Bookkeeper | -9.6% | 940 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -12.1% | 1,220 | |
| Accountant | -12.9% | 800 | |
| Office Manager | -13.8% | 1,130 | |
| Executive Assistant | -14.8% | 210 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -15.5% | 810 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -15.7% | 1,680 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -17.5% | 790 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -19.3% | 940 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -20.1% | 80 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -21.1% | 60 | |
| Recruiter | -22.6% | 490 | |
| Project Coordinator | -22.7% | 550 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -34.1% | 280 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $37,720 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $48,671 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Tyler against the US
Tyler pays below the US median for all 16 roles. The gap is smallest for data entry specialists (-8.0%) and paralegals (-8.9%) and largest for marketing specialists (-34.1%). The middle gap across all 16 is -15.6%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for executive assistants, #208 of 509 areas by median pay; its lowest is for e-commerce order specialists, #269 of 287.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Tyler has more data entry specialists (1.2% of these jobs here, against 0.8% nationally) and paralegals (3.4% against 2.5%), and fewer marketing specialists (2.7% against 5.7%) and executive assistants (2.0% against 2.9%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Albany, GA is nearest, at -15.6%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma, AZ | -15.5% | 16 | 5,580 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | -15.6% | 16 | 4,830 |
| Mobile, AL | -15.6% | 16 | 17,970 |
| Albany, GA | -15.6% | 15 | 5,610 |
| Tyler, TX | -15.6% (this area) | 16 | 10,470 |
| Florence, SC | -15.7% | 14 | 8,060 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Tyler span $29,150–$114,750, the widest band (3.9×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $31,450–$48,530. Wider than nationally for data entry specialists and customer support specialists, narrower for recruiters and executive assistants. Budget from the median for marketing specialists, sales development representatives, e-commerce order specialists and 2 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($62,570 against a $51,920 median for marketing specialists).
Tyler against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, Tyler pays less for every one of the 16 roles with a statewide figure. It comes closest for data entry specialists (-2.2%) and is furthest below for marketing specialists (-28.4%). Its best rank within Texas is #9 of 30 areas, for data entry specialists.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, Tyler is #22 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Amarillo to Wichita Falls.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | 11,690 | 17 |
| Midland, TX | 11,320 | 16 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 11,320 | 16 |
| Laredo, TX | 10,520 | 17 |
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 10,480 | 17 |
| Longview, TX | 10,300 | 17 |
| Abilene, TX | 8,940 | 16 |
| Odessa, TX | 6,940 | 16 |
| San Angelo, TX | 5,080 | 14 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 4,930 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Tyler?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $79,110 a year, about $102,077 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $32,100.
Is hiring in Tyler cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 16 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-34.1%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.