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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Financial Managers | Management | $135K | $64.95/hr |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $61.11/hr |
| 13 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $126K | $60.78/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $126K | $60.43/hr |
| 15 | Lawyers | Legal | $124K | $59.81/hr |
| 16 | Sales Managers | Management | $119K | $57.35/hr |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | Management | $119K | $57/hr |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | Management | $117K | $56.37/hr |
| 19 | Software Developers | Technology | $115K | $55.38/hr |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $113K | $54.25/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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