metropolitan statistical area · 30980

Longview, TX

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025Longview, TX metro area

Figures describe the Longview, TX metropolitan statistical area as defined by BLS/OMB — the whole multi-county metro region, not Longview city limits.

Median annual wage, all occupations$45,150
Total employment118,060

Across all occupations, the median wage in the Longview, TX metro area was $45,150 per year ($21.71 per hour) as of the May 2025 OEWS estimates, across 118,060 jobs. 324 detailed occupations are published for this area.

Most concentrated occupations

Occupations far more common here than in the U.S. overall (location quotient ≥ 1.5, published estimates only) — a truthful picture of what makes this area’s job mix distinctive.

Location quotient: local share of employment ÷ national share
OccupationLocation quotientEmploymentMedian annual
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas21.99750$43,200
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas16.11530$46,280
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers4.031,270$52,300
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School3.46690$58,650
Machinists3.16690$48,350
Industrial Machinery Mechanics2.59860$57,930
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers2.081,280$63,110
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators2.07750$48,030

All published occupations

Every detailed occupation BLS publishes for this area in May 2025 324 in total. Sort by pay, employment, or concentration.

Published occupations in the Longview, TX metro area
Occupation
Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,730$12.854,2201.44
General and Operations Managers$89,660$43.113,5901.35
Stockers and Order Fillers$35,770$17.203,3001.53
Retail Salespersons$29,130$14.013,1101.05
Cashiers$27,740$13.342,5301.08
Registered Nurses$80,330$38.622,4800.97
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,610$11.352,2900.70
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,990$24.992,2901.47
Office Clerks, General$37,060$17.821,9701.05
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,590$18.071,8900.84
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30,470$14.651,6100.96
Construction Laborers$37,840$18.191,6101.94
Customer Service Representatives$37,850$18.201,5700.80
Waiters and Waitresses$22,240$10.691,4300.83
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,450$22.331,4201.23
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$40,620$19.531,4101.09
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,740Not published1,3401.25
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$63,110$30.341,2802.08
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,300$25.141,2704.03
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,310$18.421,2301.16
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,070$21.671,2201.17
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,210Not published1,2001.14
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,900$28.801,1901.09
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$41,190$19.801,1301.33
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,950Not published1,1101.38
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,840$15.311,1001.18
Nursing Assistants$34,510$16.591,0500.95
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,240Not published9402.00
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,080$29.849300.98
Cooks, Restaurant$29,930$14.399200.86
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$61,400$29.528700.92
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57,930$27.858602.59
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,810$34.528401.65
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74,330$35.748201.76
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,400$22.318001.50
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,030$23.097502.07
Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$43,200$20.7775021.99
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42,880$20.627401.25
Food Preparation Workers$26,150$12.577001.03
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$43,540$20.937001.55
Accountants and Auditors$75,060$36.096900.63
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,650Not published6903.46
Machinists$48,350$23.256903.16
Project Management Specialists$85,870$41.296700.83
Medical Assistants$37,040$17.816701.07
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,190$28.946501.32
Electricians$47,580$22.886301.09
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,490$18.506201.00
Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,350$15.556100.89
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$36,970$17.786100.83
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,800$34.045901.17
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$27,550$13.255600.86
Security Guards$31,730$15.255500.57
Cooks, Fast Food$28,990$13.945401.11
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$46,280$22.2553016.11
Construction Managers$94,990$45.675201.80
Human Resources Specialists$64,750$31.135200.75
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,270$33.305200.62
Sales Managers$124,850$60.024500.93
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$34,680$16.674400.60
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,540$18.054404.68
Helpers--Production Workers$36,310$17.464403.48
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$58,320$28.044400.92
Light Truck Drivers$35,770$17.204400.59
Bus Drivers, School$45,110$21.694301.39
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$84,060Not published4201.69
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,890Not published4205.01
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54,320$26.114201.19
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,290$29.954103.06
Instructional Coordinators$83,260$40.033902.26
Packers and Packagers, Hand$30,320$14.583900.92
Medical and Health Services Managers$102,540$49.303800.84
Financial Managers$134,800$64.813700.59
Counter and Rental Clerks$33,680$16.193701.22
Carpenters$46,160$22.193700.72
Parts Salespersons$33,120$15.923601.77
Computer User Support Specialists$55,740$26.803500.64
Pharmacy Technicians$41,070$19.743500.98
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$63,490$30.523500.95
Tellers$36,580$17.593501.38
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,090$25.043501.59
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55,050$26.463501.12
Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,530$23.813401.18
Driver/Sales Workers$33,480$16.103401.09
Postal Service Mail Carriers$57,700$27.743301.33
Software Developers$106,360$51.143200.25
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$20,760$9.983200.78
Insurance Sales Agents$44,490$21.393100.85
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47,000$22.603101.84
Training and Development Specialists$56,970$27.393000.87
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,480$14.173000.83
Childcare Workers$23,410$11.253000.76
Billing and Posting Clerks$43,890$21.103000.97
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53,640$25.793001.01
Managers, All Other$121,130$58.242800.60
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,610$31.062800.76
Dental Assistants$43,300$20.822800.94
Bartenders$21,140$10.172800.49
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30,610$14.722800.98
Industrial Production Managers$124,940$60.072701.46
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58,840$28.292700.40
Firefighters$45,820$22.032701.03
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$59,290$28.502601.11
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,680$31.102600.95
Social and Human Service Assistants$37,340$17.952600.79
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$58,890$28.312607.06
Nurse Practitioners$129,210$62.122501.00
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$45,070$21.672501.58
Lawyers$105,590$50.772400.42
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29,220$14.052400.71
Mechanical Engineers$100,230$48.192301.00
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,400$21.832300.76
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25,010$12.022300.71
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$33,610$16.162300.81
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,310$21.792301.90
Food Service Managers$49,070$23.592201.20
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$26,450$12.712201.13
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$87,830$42.232101.24
Industrial Engineers$95,310$45.822100.75
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63,800$30.682102.41
Dishwashers$26,910$12.942100.57
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,370$11.242100.69
Insulation Workers, Mechanical$47,980$23.0721010.58
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$35,410$17.022102.92
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,050$35.122001.84
Physicians, All Other$239,170$114.992000.78
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,290$25.142000.79
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75,520$36.312001.12
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45,810$22.022001.62
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$48,680$23.402001.55
Compliance Officers$63,180$30.381900.59
Cost Estimators$69,450$33.391901.14
Computer Occupations, All Other$110,310$53.041900.59
Physical Therapists$113,980$54.801900.93
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$43,990$21.151901.23
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$57,730$27.761901.75
Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,620$69.051800.36
Loan Officers$66,620$32.031800.87
Civil Engineers$87,090$41.871800.64
Cooks, Short Order$22,880$11.001801.70
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$59,860$28.781803.66
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,330$17.471802.14
Production Workers, All Other$54,800$26.351800.97
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$81,460$39.161700.72
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$58,460$28.111703.81
Speech-Language Pathologists$86,180$41.431701.20
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$36,550$17.571701.23
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61,710$29.671700.49
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$27,040$13.001701.10
Emergency Medical Technicians$32,290$15.531601.16
Construction and Building Inspectors$67,050$32.241601.42
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$80,490$38.701601.60
Marketing Managers$124,360$59.791500.50
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$44,990$21.631500.39
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$24,820$11.931500.39
Pharmacists$137,280$66.001500.62
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$73,290$35.241500.94
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$81,350$39.111500.68
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$40,090$19.271501.02
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$41,620$20.011501.14
Wellhead Pumpers$64,920$31.2115010.78
Administrative Services Managers$102,340$49.201400.69
Computer Systems Analysts$98,750$47.481400.35
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,990$23.071400.47
Public Relations Specialists$58,290$28.021400.67
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$39,870$19.171401.02
Petroleum Engineers$101,290$48.701309.81
Occupational Therapists$112,760$54.211301.09
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37,130$17.851301.33
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$29,270$14.071302.78
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$47,190$22.691301.37
Human Resources Managers$119,330$57.371200.69
Management Analysts$97,410$46.831200.17
Physical Therapist Assistants$76,680$36.861201.40
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$36,330$17.471200.88
Recreation Workers$32,910$15.821200.46
Data Entry Keyers$41,310$19.861201.23
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$49,780$23.941201.09
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$34,890$16.771200.62
Butchers and Meat Cutters$33,780$16.241201.16
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,010$19.241200.89
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$29,120$14.001203.77
Power Plant Operators$100,180$48.161205.53
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$76,010$36.541100.77
Architectural and Engineering Managers$153,490$73.791100.67
Financial and Investment Analysts$88,130$42.371100.41
Electrical Engineers$110,130$52.951100.70
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$37,630$18.091101.05
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,660Not published1100.87
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,220$17.891100.87
Dental Hygienists$81,920$39.391100.67
Medical Records Specialists$44,590$21.441100.77
Phlebotomists$38,620$18.571100.99
Animal Caretakers$28,450$13.681100.54
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$27,470$13.211101.62
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53,470$25.711100.94
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45,520$21.881100.91
Public Safety Telecommunicators$44,930$21.601101.44
Bakers$30,150$14.501100.59
Social and Community Service Managers$67,840$32.621000.63
Logisticians$68,890$33.121000.55
Surveyors$57,670$27.731002.61
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57,650$27.721001.34
Paramedics$47,350$22.761001.37
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77,800$37.411001.33
File Clerks$36,670$17.631001.79
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57,000$27.401002.13
Facilities Managers$103,790$49.90900.73
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$59,990$28.84900.37
Personal Financial Advisors$84,010$40.39900.44
Respiratory Therapists$78,520$37.75900.81
Chefs and Head Cooks$46,870$22.54900.62
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$27,640$13.29900.39
Real Estate Sales Agents$38,540$18.53900.64
Sheet Metal Workers$41,820$20.11900.97
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$37,960$18.25902.73
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$50,140$24.10906.36
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$82,230$39.54901.20
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33,710$16.21900.48
Chief Executives$205,770$98.93800.51
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$49,680Not published800.67
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$59,100Not published805.89
Coaches and Scouts$37,030Not published800.43
Dentists, General$170,660$82.05800.81
Surgical Technologists$66,210$31.83800.89
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$26,790$12.88800.34
Bill and Account Collectors$40,160$19.31800.67
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$38,000$18.27800.74
Postal Service Clerks$61,050$29.35801.39
Roofers$39,460$18.97800.77
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33,660$16.18801.00
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$44,260$21.28701.50
Healthcare Social Workers$64,520$31.02700.49
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$60,480$29.08700.70
Physician Assistants$128,180$61.63700.59
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$43,890$21.10700.71
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,860$23.01700.56
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44,450$21.37700.43
Glaziers$41,050$19.73701.47
Printing Press Operators$42,220$20.30700.60
Purchasing Managers$124,980$60.09600.86
Property Appraisers and Assessors$64,320$30.92601.49
Data Scientists$107,270$51.57600.29
Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,470$31.00600.77
Mechanical Drafters$71,790$34.52602.01
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,460$36.76600.87
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$50,030$24.05600.62
Opticians, Dispensing$37,760$18.15601.00
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,320$14.58600.61
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$63,950$30.75600.73
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,100$18.32600.71
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$36,700$17.64600.67
Credit Counselors$46,330$22.28502.26
Financial Specialists, All Other$55,020$26.45500.47
Engineers, All Other$99,460$47.82500.47
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$53,200$25.58501.49
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$55,100Not published500.67
Library Technicians$36,830$17.71500.92
Graphic Designers$49,950$24.01500.30
Veterinarians$124,730$59.96500.81
Nurse Anesthetists$195,450$93.97501.22
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$36,280$17.44500.95
Occupational Therapy Assistants$76,070$36.57501.39
Massage Therapists$54,480$26.19500.63
Medical Equipment Preparers$35,780$17.20500.85
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$32,800$15.77500.60
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40,700$19.57500.43
Couriers and Messengers$38,580$18.55500.99
Helpers--Electricians$44,710$21.50501.03
Highway Maintenance Workers$37,830$18.19500.39
Riggers$45,300$21.78503.09
Sewing Machine Operators$36,290$17.45500.58
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$35,210$16.93501.06
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$53,720$25.83506.75
Education Administrators, All Other$116,890$56.20401.05
Lodging Managers$73,040$35.11401.10
Financial Examiners$72,810$35.00400.80
Computer Network Support Specialists$53,210$25.58400.34
Database AdministratorsNot publishedNot published400.72
Computer Programmers$76,490$36.77400.61
Web Developers$62,470$30.03400.74
School Psychologists$76,960$37.00400.91
Chemical Technicians$65,760$31.62400.91
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$38,890$18.70400.72
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50,970$24.50400.65
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$45,760$22.00400.54
TutorsNot publishedNot published400.33
Dietitians and Nutritionists$60,220$28.95400.67
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85,890$41.29400.35
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$43,140$20.74400.59
Residential Advisors$32,820$15.78400.58
Order Clerks$41,970$20.18400.65
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$34,190$16.44401.56
Pipelayers$40,880$19.66401.50
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$37,950$18.24401.69
Helpers--Extraction Workers$37,290$17.93407.18
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,790$22.02401.40
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$47,040$22.61400.88
Food Processing Workers, All Other$34,240$16.46400.83
Plant and System Operators, All Other$49,180$23.64403.84
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,770$22.01400.61
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$62,130$29.87402.03
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$38,990$18.74400.34
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$53,300$25.63300.31
Credit Analysts$62,420$30.01300.62
Information Security Analysts$98,560$47.39300.22
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$107,080$51.48301.96
Drafters, All Other$58,900$28.32302.76
Chemists$99,880$48.02300.54
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,450$50.70301.96
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$44,010$21.16301.18
Floral Designers$31,550$15.17301.14
Optometrists$127,840$61.46300.92
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,110$14.00300.28
Advertising Sales Agents$43,500$20.91300.45
New Accounts Clerks$39,350$18.92301.10
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45,010$21.64300.46
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$101,320$48.71302.01
Transportation Inspectors$107,670$51.77301.73
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$36,970$17.77Not publishedNot published
Crane and Tower Operators$60,830$29.24Not publishedNot published
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82,730$39.78Not publishedNot published
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45,830$22.04Not publishedNot published
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$46,130$22.18Not publishedNot published

About this data. Estimates are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 release, retrieved from bls.gov/oes/tables.htm on July 24, 2026. OEWS estimates describe metropolitan/nonmetropolitan areas and states — not city limits — and are not designed for year-over-year comparisons. See BLS methodology, our plain-English methodology, and sources. CitySalaryData is independent and not affiliated with BLS.