Counselors, All Other Salary
Counselors, All Others in Lubbock, TX make a median of $65,520 a year, or about $31.5 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $84K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.32), which stretches that salary to about $71,748 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $973/month, or 21.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $66K get you in Lubbock?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lubbock’s Regional Price Parity (91.32). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Lubbock
Lubbock sits well above the national pay line for counselors, all other, local pay runs about 29% higher than the U.S. median of $51K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $973/month, 21.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.32 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Lubbock offers a genuinely strong financial position for counselors, all others at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for counselors, all others in metros near Lubbock, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $54K | $55K |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $52K | $51K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $54K | $55K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $59K | $63K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lubbock, TX
Entry-level counselors, all others (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $66K. Top earners bring in $84K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Counselors, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Counselors, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $94K | +84% | 90 |
| Utah | $94K | +84% | 150 |
| Georgia | $79K | +56% | 760 |
| Oregon | $79K | +55% | 120 |
| Virginia | $76K | +50% | 470 |
| New Jersey | $73K | +44% | 810 |
| Wisconsin | $71K | +40% | 440 |
| North Dakota | $70K | +37% | 80 |
| Washington | $70K | +37% | 120 |
| Colorado | $67K | +31% | 370 |
| Hawaii | $65K | +29% | 70 |
| Maine | $62K | +22% | 60 |
| Iowa | $61K | +20% | 90 |
| Arizona | $60K | +18% | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $59K | +16% | 1,330 |
| New York | $59K | +15% | 470 |
| Massachusetts | $58K | +15% | 140 |
| Vermont | $56K | +11% | 150 |
| South Carolina | $55K | +8% | 60 |
| Texas | $54K | +7% | 2,550 |
| Mississippi | $54K | +6% | 40 |
| Connecticut | $53K | +5% | 60 |
| North Carolina | $52K | +3% | N/A |
| Tennessee | $52K | +2% | 740 |
| Illinois | $49K | -3% | 760 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -3% | 110 |
| Delaware | $49K | -4% | N/A |
| California | $49K | -4% | 10,770 |
| Louisiana | $48K | -6% | 1,510 |
| New Hampshire | $48K | -6% | 100 |
| Minnesota | $48K | -6% | 650 |
| Alabama | $48K | -6% | 120 |
| Maryland | $47K | -8% | 1,750 |
| Florida | $46K | -10% | 1,230 |
| Ohio | $46K | -10% | 330 |
| Nevada | $45K | -11% | 280 |
| Indiana | $45K | -11% | 70 |
| Alaska | $45K | -11% | 70 |
| West Virginia | $45K | -12% | 220 |
| Missouri | $44K | -14% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $41K | -20% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $40K | -21% | 70 |
| Montana | $39K | -23% | 110 |
| Michigan | $37K | -26% | 470 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a counselors, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Lubbock?
Yes — at the median salary of $66K, rent takes 21.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $973/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for counselors, all others in Lubbock?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new counselors, all others typically earn — is $28K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,685/month. At HUD’s $973/month FMR, rent would take 58% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is counselors, all other a high-paying job in Lubbock?
Local pay is 29% above the national median — $66K here vs. $51K nationally.
How does Lubbock compare to the national average for counselors, all others?
Lubbock pays $66K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s +29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.32), the purchasing-power equivalent is $72K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do counselors, all others make in Lubbock, TX?
The median is $65,520 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,080, and experienced counselors, all others can clear $84,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $66K enough to live in Lubbock?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,540/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $973/month, which eats 21.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a counselors, all other salary go in Lubbock?
Lubbock has a Regional Price Parity of 91.32 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median counselors, all other salary is worth about $71,748 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do counselors, all others get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.