Salaries in Lubbock, TX metro area
Typical pay for 398 jobs in the Lubbock, TX metro area. The median for all workers is $42,130 a year ($20.26 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$42,130
Median hourly
$20.26
Workers
166,780
vs U.S. median
-17%
Highest paying jobs in Lubbock, TX
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $328,740 | 240 |
| Chief Executive | $174,120 | 120 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $164,480 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,150 | 70 |
| Pharmacist | $145,890 | 370 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $140,660 | 40 |
| Optometrist | $140,070 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,870 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,250 | 280 |
| Physician Assistant | $137,510 | 120 |
| Financial Manager | $135,090 | 540 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,100 | 370 |
| Veterinarian | $126,420 | 70 |
| Human Resources Manager | $125,690 | 130 |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | 470 |
Most common jobs in Lubbock, TX
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,930 | $25,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,440 | $36,940 |
| Registered Nurse | 5,070 | $81,480 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,580 | $28,480 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,460 | $80,870 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,180 | $35,620 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,830 | $35,940 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,590 | $23,310 |
| Cashier | 3,370 | $27,220 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,040 | $22,560 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,030 | $30,150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 2,210 | $58,110 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,200 | $49,080 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 2,020 | $33,220 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,920 | $35,130 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Texas.
All 398 jobs by category
Management Occupations (27)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (26)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (12)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (14)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (13)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (4)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (33)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (12)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (31)Healthcare Support Occupations (13)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (16)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (12)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (39)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (22)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (29)Production Occupations (27)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (17)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $103,420 | $49.72 | 30 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $48,310 | $23.23 | 120 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $82,520 | $39.67 | 190 |
| Computer Programmer | $70,260 | $33.78 | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $41.18 | 190 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $49,840 | $23.96 | 610 |
| Data Scientist | $89,490 | $43.03 | 90 |
| Information Security Analyst | $98,480 | $47.34 | 50 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $72,530 | $34.87 | 320 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $79,790 | $38.36 | 60 |
| Software Developer | $115,190 | $55.38 | 340 |
| Web Developer | $50,610 | $24.33 | n/a |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $87,700 | $42.16 | 70 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $52,780 | $25.38 | 90 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | $71,820 | $34.53 | 40 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $51,980 | $24.99 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $81,840 | $39.35 | 250 |
| Drafters, All Other | $58,430 | $28.09 | 40 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,440 | $37.23 | 60 |
| Electrical Engineer | $103,650 | $49.83 | 90 |
| Engineers, All Other | $86,240 | $41.46 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,680 | $46.00 | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $91,110 | $43.80 | 130 |
| Petroleum Engineer | $164,480 | $79.08 | 100 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $49,220 | $23.66 | 70 |
| Surveyor | $50,780 | $24.41 | 50 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $81,350 | $39.11 | 30 |
| Biological Technician | $38,640 | $18.58 | 30 |
| Chemist | $57,090 | $27.45 | 40 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,180 | $35.18 | 60 |
| Conservation Scientist | $77,980 | $37.49 | 40 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $47,720 | $22.94 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $72,400 | $34.81 | 50 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $54,970 | $26.43 | 40 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $140,660 | $67.62 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $51,680 | $24.85 | 130 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $70,190 | $33.75 | 150 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $76,350 | $36.71 | 50 |
| School Psychologist | $68,370 | $32.87 | 60 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,490 | $23.31 | 500 |
| Clergy | $57,820 | $27.80 | 30 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $51,380 | $24.70 | 90 |
| Community Health Worker | $46,740 | $22.47 | 60 |
| Counselors, All Other | $65,520 | $31.50 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $67,900 | $32.64 | 630 |
| Health Education Specialist | $59,210 | $28.47 | 30 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,930 | $32.66 | 160 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $46,550 | $22.38 | 90 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,610 | $20.97 | 40 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $43,880 | $21.10 | 420 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $78,850 | $37.91 | 40 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $46,390 | $22.30 | 280 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,870 | $67.24 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $124,410 | $59.81 | 470 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $45,780 | $22.01 | 340 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $49,930 | $24.01 | 70 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $41,870 | $20.13 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $38,800 | — | 290 |
| Editor | $52,670 | $25.32 | 30 |
| Floral Designer | $30,270 | $14.55 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $46,380 | $22.30 | 180 |
| Interior Designer | $54,610 | $26.25 | 30 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $50,480 | $24.27 | 60 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $34,170 | $16.43 | 140 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $43,310 | $20.82 | 70 |
| Photographer | $44,230 | $21.26 | 40 |
| Producers and Directors | $42,330 | $20.35 | 110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $52,740 | $25.36 | 300 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $39,900 | $19.18 | 440 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $33,280 | $16.00 | 110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,310 | $11.21 | 3,590 |
| Massage Therapist | $54,200 | $26.06 | 60 |
| Medical Assistant | $36,900 | $17.74 | 850 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $39,580 | $19.03 | 120 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $29,230 | $14.05 | 80 |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,300 | $16.49 | 1,490 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $79,690 | $38.31 | 70 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $35,940 | $17.28 | 40 |
| Phlebotomist | $37,210 | $17.89 | 210 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $27,620 | $13.28 | 170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,740 | $34.97 | 180 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $54,020 | $25.97 | 790 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $35,650 | $17.14 | 40 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $72,820 | $35.01 | 280 |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $37.16 | 410 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $62,590 | $30.09 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $101,500 | $48.80 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $112,840 | $54.25 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $45,480 | $21.87 | 70 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,110 | $37.07 | 790 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $36,640 | $17.62 | 30 |
| Security Guard | $35,220 | $16.93 | 850 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 50 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $20,990 | $10.09 | 790 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $56,950 | $27.38 | 100 |
| Cooks, All Other | $24,650 | $11.85 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,500 | $12.26 | 590 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $29,700 | $14.28 | 440 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,250 | $14.54 | 1,700 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $25,550 | $12.28 | 160 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,140 | $9.68 | 730 |
| Dishwasher | $28,970 | $13.93 | 450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,250 | $12.14 | 7,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $33,220 | $15.97 | 2,020 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,020 | $13.47 | 40 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,550 | $13.73 | 1,140 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,660 | $14.26 | 180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $25,290 | $12.16 | 630 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,560 | $10.85 | 3,040 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $41,190 | $19.80 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,570 | $21.91 | 130 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,150 | $14.50 | 3,030 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $34,330 | $16.51 | 700 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $27,490 | $13.22 | 720 |
| Pest Control Worker | $36,780 | $17.68 | 100 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $42,680 | $20.52 | 30 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,670 | $11.86 | 1,100 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,030 | $13.96 | 240 |
| Childcare Worker | $26,650 | $12.81 | 620 |
| Concierge | $26,170 | $12.58 | 30 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $30,170 | $14.50 | 250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $39,210 | $18.85 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $40,200 | $19.33 | 160 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,630 | $13.76 | 270 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $52,270 | $25.13 | 30 |
| Recreation Worker | $28,430 | $13.67 | 260 |
| Residential Advisor | $40,710 | $19.57 | 160 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,850 | $10.51 | 190 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $53,310 | $25.63 | 70 |
| Cashier | $27,220 | $13.09 | 3,370 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,000 | $16.83 | 450 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $32,970 | $15.85 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $59,560 | $28.64 | 280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $42,240 | $20.31 | 1,460 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $48,580 | $23.36 | 510 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,670 | $16.67 | 370 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $41,610 | $20.00 | 210 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,480 | $13.69 | 4,580 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $35,290 | $16.96 | 80 |
| Sales Engineer | $88,010 | $42.31 | 30 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $51,570 | $24.79 | 1,360 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $59,460 | $28.59 | 1,080 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $73,860 | $35.51 | 180 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $77,650 | $37.33 | 370 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $34,570 | $16.62 | 210 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $30,040 | $14.44 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $50,100 | $24.09 | 40 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $29,400 | $14.14 | 80 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $41,080 | $19.75 | 330 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,040 | $13.00 | 690 |
| Conveyor Operators and Tenders | $29,120 | $14.00 | 60 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $33,190 | $15.96 | 720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $53,790 | $25.86 | 750 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,080 | $23.60 | 2,200 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $39,930 | $19.20 | 710 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,130 | $16.89 | 1,920 |
| Light Truck Driver | $37,300 | $17.93 | 1,100 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $39,110 | $18.81 | 100 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,940 | $14.39 | 440 |
| Parking Attendant | $31,770 | $15.28 | 110 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $32,510 | $15.63 | 70 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,180 | $16.43 | 140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,620 | $17.12 | 4,180 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $76,850 | $36.95 | 200 |