Top Paying Jobs in Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 28,580 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($328,740), Chief Executives ($174,120), Petroleum Engineers ($164,480). The cost of living index is 91.32 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $973/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.32
Cost of living index
$973
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Highest paying careers in Lubbock
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $329K | $158.05/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $174K | $83.71/hr |
| 3 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $164K | $79.08/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $150K | $72.19/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $146K | $70.14/hr |
| 6 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $141K | $67.62/hr |
| 7 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.34/hr |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $140K | $67.24/hr |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $139K | $66.95/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $138K | $66.11/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo
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