Careers in Texarkana, TX-AR
Part of Texas.
Texarkana, TX-AR’s regional price level is below the national average (index 84.012, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).
Unemployment rate: 4.8% · 59,447 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).
Highest-Paying Careers
See full list →- 1Physicians, All Other$516,930
- 2Nurse Anesthetists$199,320
- 3Chief Executives$161,180
- 4Pharmacists$132,530
- 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$128,650
Largest Occupations
See full list →- 1Fast Food and Counter Workers2,170 employed
- 2Registered Nurses1,760 employed
- 3Retail Salespersons1,650 employed
- 4General and Operations Managers1,630 employed
- 5Cashiers1,410 employed
Highest Concentration
See full list →- 1First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers7.44× national avg
- 2Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines7.03× national avg
- 3Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School5.89× national avg
- 4Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School5.12× national avg
- 5Correctional Officers and Jailers4.65× national avg
Best Purchasing Power
See full list →cost-of-living adjusted
- 1Physicians, All Other$615,305
- 2Nurse Anesthetists$237,252
- 3Chief Executives$191,854
- 4Pharmacists$157,751
- 5Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,133
Sources
Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Texas state page.