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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.

$96K
Avg. median salary
91.32
Cost of living index
$973
Median 2BR rent
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Population

Highest paying careers in Lubbock

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
61Atmospheric and Space ScientistsScience$81K$39.11/hr
62Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$81KN/A
63General and Operations ManagersManagement$81K$38.88/hr
64ChiropractorsHealthcare$80K$38.42/hr
65Operations Research AnalystsTechnology$80K$38.36/hr
66Occupational Therapy AssistantsHealthcare Support$80K$38.31/hr
67Speech-Language PathologistsHealthcare$80K$38.26/hr
68Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$79KN/A
69Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryEducation$79KN/A
70Social Workers, All OtherCommunity & Social$79K$37.91/hr

Affordability snapshot: Lubbock

Cost of living vs. national average-8.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$973/mo

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