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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.65/hr |
| 72 | Conservation Scientists | Science | $78K | $37.49/hr |
| 73 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.41/hr |
| 74 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.34/hr |
| 75 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $78K | $37.33/hr |
| 76 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $77K | $37.23/hr |
| 77 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $77K | $37.16/hr |
| 78 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $77K | $37.14/hr |
| 79 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $77K | $37.09/hr |
| 80 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $77K | $37.07/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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