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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $77K | $37.07/hr |
| 82 | Wellhead Pumpers | Transportation | $77K | $36.95/hr |
| 83 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $77K | $36.79/hr |
| 84 | Physical Scientists, All Other | Science | $76K | $36.71/hr |
| 85 | Surgical Assistants | Healthcare | $75K | $36/hr |
| 86 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.77/hr |
| 87 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $74K | $35.51/hr |
| 88 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.47/hr |
| 89 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.25/hr |
| 90 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $73K | $35.18/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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