Electrical Engineers Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $100,540 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.34
10th percentile $61,350
90th percentile $171,970
Employed locally 110
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,350
    25th
    $80,200
    50th (median)
    $100,540
    75th
    $130,190
    90th
    $171,970

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 161% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $117,420
    Midland, TX $113,130
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $110,210
    Longview, TX $105,980
    Waco, TX $105,370

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$77,940
    Petroleum Engineers$143,120
    Industrial Engineers$96,250
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$55,450
    Mechanical Engineers$87,040
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Lubbock, TX is $48.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Lubbock, TX is 10.2% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Lubbock?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,350 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,200.