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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $84K | N/A |
| 52 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $84K | $40.34/hr |
| 53 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $83K | $40.08/hr |
| 54 | Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 55 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $40/hr |
| 56 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $83K | $39.67/hr |
| 57 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.44/hr |
| 58 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $82K | $39.35/hr |
| 59 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 60 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $39.17/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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