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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lubbock
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $112K | $53.61/hr |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $110K | $52.69/hr |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $107K | $51.6/hr |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $107K | $51.42/hr |
| 25 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $106K | N/A |
| 26 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $105K | N/A |
| 27 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.83/hr |
| 28 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $103K | $49.72/hr |
| 29 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $48.99/hr |
| 30 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $102K | $48.8/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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