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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Therapists, All Other | Healthcare | $89K | $42.64/hr |
| 42 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $88K | $42.48/hr |
| 43 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $88K | $42.31/hr |
| 44 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $88K | $42.16/hr |
| 45 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $86K | $41.51/hr |
| 46 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $86K | $41.46/hr |
| 47 | Construction Managers | Management | $86K | $41.46/hr |
| 48 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $86K | $41.18/hr |
| 49 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $85K | $41.04/hr |
| 50 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Healthcare | $85K | $40.64/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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