Salaries in Lubbock, TX

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Lubbock, TX • 425 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $328,740240
      Family Medicine Physicians $209,80040
      Chief Executives $166,47090
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $161,00080
      Petroleum Engineers $143,120160
      Pharmacists $140,310330
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $139,87040
      Optometrists $137,39040
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,970260
      Physician Assistants $132,810140
      Financial Managers $129,870490
      Dentists, General $129,170130
      Nurse Practitioners $119,990340
      Natural Sciences Managers $118,75030
      Marketing Managers $113,310200
      Managers, All Other $113,030240
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $111,46070
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $111,360250
      Human Resources Managers $111,290110
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $110,83040
      Purchasing Managers $109,98060
      Sales Managers $109,970610
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $108,42040
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $107,55080
      Administrative Services Managers $107,150230
      Power Plant Operators $105,70040
      Data Scientists $105,54080
      Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $105,370100
      Medical and Health Services Managers $105,070860
      Veterinarians $104,90070
      Software Developers $104,800380
      Computer Network Architects $100,79050
      Electrical Engineers $100,540110
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $100,380150
      Lawyers $100,350480
      Training and Development Managers $99,52070
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $98,42060
      Facilities Managers $97,720110
      Industrial Production Managers $96,740140
      Occupational Therapists $96,700170
      Physical Therapists $96,510310
      Industrial Engineers $96,250120
      Public Relations Managers $94,70060
      Real Estate Brokers $89,110
      Therapists, All Other $88,69040
      Mechanical Engineers $87,040110
      Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $87,00050
      Commercial Pilots $86,56040
      Engineers, All Other $86,24040
      Computer Occupations, All Other $85,990230
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $85,20080
      Information Security Analysts $85,13060
      Sales Engineers $84,90040
      Computer Systems Analysts $84,660230
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $83,55090
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $83,20030
      Dental Hygienists $83,060170
      Construction Managers $82,970460
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $82,31060
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $82,150550
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $81,65060
      Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $81,38040
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,350490
      Atmospheric and Space Scientists $81,35030
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $81,220180
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $81,030110
      Chiropractors $80,86040
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $79,81070
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $79,720300
      Speech-Language Pathologists $79,610260
      Registered Nurses $78,7004,590
      Civil Engineers $77,940240
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $77,560270
      Operations Research Analysts $77,43080
      Social Workers, All Other $77,38030
      Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $77,24060
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $77,14030
      Wellhead Pumpers $76,850200
      General and Operations Managers $76,7304,920
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,61040
      Project Management Specialists $76,570750
      Firefighters $76,450460
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,260750
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $76,250110
      Financial Examiners $75,86090
      Surgical Assistants $75,07040
      Financial and Investment Analysts $74,470110
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $74,100230
      Personal Financial Advisors $74,070160
      Physical Therapist Assistants $72,240150
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $72,140100
      Credit Analysts $71,92060
      Accountants and Auditors $71,760920
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $71,490270
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,190410
      Physical Scientists, All Other $69,83050
      Computer Programmers $69,780110
      Labor Relations Specialists $68,21030
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,66060
      Logisticians $67,270100
      Healthcare Social Workers $67,030160
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $66,730210
      Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $66,69030
      Athletic Trainers $65,68040
      Conservation Scientists $65,45030
      Social and Community Service Managers $65,300180
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,110690
      Respiratory Therapists $65,110220
      Cost Estimators $64,940210
      School Psychologists $64,67050
      Postal Service Clerks $64,36070
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $63,950780
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,730470
      Counselors, All Other $63,38040
      Loan Officers $63,260290
      Financial Risk Specialists $63,14030
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,130840
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $62,990340
      Management Analysts $62,370240
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $62,32050
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,920270
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $61,89060
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $61,730330
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $61,490120
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $61,330
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,040140
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $61,040140
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,850140
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670430
      Instructional Coordinators $60,620370
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030800
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,00030
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $59,98050
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,97030
      Transportation Security Screeners $59,95040
      Food Service Managers $59,940340
      Fundraisers $59,75040
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,710260
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,7002,250
      Surveyors $59,64090
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $59,610340
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,550990
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $59,550180
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450460
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,25040
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,120290
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $59,010140
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,970460
      Surgical Technologists $58,630160
      Compliance Officers $58,590310
      Drafters, All Other $58,43040
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $58,230120
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $58,17040
      Chemical Technicians $57,94040
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $57,830150
      Clergy $57,82030
      Web Developers $57,74040
      Chemists $57,69050
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $57,630310
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $57,58030
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $57,53030
      Human Resources Specialists $57,330610
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,89060
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,850950
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $56,840280
      Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $56,55040
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $56,520160
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $56,490650
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $55,450110
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,3501,960
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $55,280240
      Education Administrators, All Other $54,95030
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $54,47030
      Cargo and Freight Agents $54,43050
      Computer Network Support Specialists $53,870110
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $53,750350
      Financial Specialists, All Other $53,65060
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,360180
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $53,130120
      Forensic Science Technicians $52,61050
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $52,27030
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $52,00030
      Social Science Research Assistants $51,75030
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,49050
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,170790
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $50,95060
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $50,530680
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $50,5101,030
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $50,380210
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $50,350110
      Editors $50,14040
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,030390
      Motorcycle Mechanics $49,99030
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,6202,130
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,59050
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $49,540130
      Public Relations Specialists $49,520290
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,15060
      Massage Therapists $49,07080
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $48,85090
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $48,83050
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $48,78060
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,500300
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,460530
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,400110
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $48,360180
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,2102,360
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $48,11060
      Interior Designers $48,06040
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,950400
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,840120
      Training and Development Specialists $47,750480
      Interpreters and Translators $47,69050
      Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas $47,690120
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,63090
      Sheet Metal Workers $47,550110
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,500130
      Paramedics $47,490160
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,480280
      Electricians $47,380750
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $47,38080
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $47,320100
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $47,29030
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $47,16070
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $46,810120
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,7901,000
      Construction and Building Inspectors $46,780150
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $46,520190
      Machinists $46,470170
      Health Education Specialists $46,45050
      Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $46,060140
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $45,99090
      Lodging Managers $45,98050
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,830260
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,810270
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $45,78070
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $45,770500
      Computer User Support Specialists $45,690620
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $45,34070
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160540
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,110400
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $45,08050
      Community Health Workers $44,86050
      Rehabilitation Counselors $44,55030
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $44,540160
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,46040
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,460150
      Tutors $44,420140
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,360150
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $43,930120
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,870400
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $43,68030
      Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $43,47060
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,2101,550
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $42,970110
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,68030
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $42,64030
      Advertising Sales Agents $42,60080
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $42,520150
      Highway Maintenance Workers $42,03050
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,970430
      Photographers $41,79040
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,72050
      Medical Equipment Repairers $41,30050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $41,040120
      Producers and Directors $40,980110
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930260
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $40,600160
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $40,340240
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $40,27040
      Graphic Designers $40,100160
      Bus Drivers, School $40,080260
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $40,02060
      Medical Records Specialists $39,980200
      Carpenters $39,930240
      Audio and Video Technicians $39,85040
      Credit Counselors $39,81050
      Library Technicians $39,67070
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $39,630180
      Glaziers $39,61090
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $39,590120
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $39,520220
      Private Detectives and Investigators $39,51030
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,4501,530
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,35050
      Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $39,340100
      Insurance Sales Agents $39,180400
      Residential Advisors $39,140130
      Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $39,04040
      Material Moving Workers, All Other $39,00040
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,9801,940
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,960800
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,8201,660
      Procurement Clerks $38,73030
      Tax Preparers $38,52060
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $38,51050
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $38,48060
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $38,40080
      Social and Human Service Assistants $38,300390
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $38,20070
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,17060
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,910650
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,8201,320
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,690170
      Pest Control Workers $37,650100
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,56060
      Roofers $37,52080
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $37,470100
      Medical Equipment Preparers $37,400100
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $37,180140
      Chefs and Head Cooks $37,160160
      Billing and Posting Clerks $37,160390
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $37,120100
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $37,03080
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $36,940180
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $36,870160
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $36,79040
      Light Truck Drivers $36,7901,050
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,750230
      Skincare Specialists $36,74040
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $36,60080
      Coaches and Scouts $36,540310
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $36,54050
      Customer Service Representatives $36,4803,450
      Dental Assistants $36,420380
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $36,420200
      Prepress Technicians and Workers $36,42030
      Office Clerks, General $36,2204,940
      Construction Laborers $36,2201,080
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $36,17030
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,130110
      Medical Assistants $36,090830
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,960170
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $35,770230
      Pharmacy Aides $35,58050
      Parts Salespersons $35,530470
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,44040
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $35,420830
      Order Clerks $35,40090
      Couriers and Messengers $35,40090
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $35,360100
      Printing Press Operators $35,320130
      Phlebotomists $35,300230
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,26040
      Opticians, Dispensing $35,04090
      Biological Technicians $34,80050
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,80030
      Bakers $34,770290
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,5404,080
      Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $34,49040
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $34,210110
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980570
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $33,890120
      File Clerks $33,640160
      Data Entry Keyers $33,610130
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,6001,830
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $33,500110
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,480140
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $33,4002,260
      Tellers $33,380390
      Medical Transcriptionists $33,28060
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $32,87080
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $32,650800
      Dietetic Technicians $32,54030
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $32,460190
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $32,370260
      Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $32,13030
      Counter and Rental Clerks $32,080410
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $32,040170
      Nursing Assistants $31,9901,380
      Security Guards $31,750790
      Production Workers, All Other $31,59090
      Sewing Machine Operators $31,45040
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,180490
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $30,94070
      Tire Repairers and Changers $30,920300
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $30,470190
      Parking Attendants $30,450120
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,440370
      Helpers--Production Workers $30,410150
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,9201,200
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,6502,560
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $29,48030
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,40080
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,3801,880
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $29,320160
      Conveyor Operators and Tenders $29,12060
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000400
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $28,83090
      Retail Salespersons $28,3505,100
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,280230
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,270260
      Cooks, Short Order $28,06080
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060230
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,940770
      Floral Designers $27,77030
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $27,640140
      Funeral Attendants $27,51030
      Dishwashers $27,500510
      Animal Caretakers $27,450240
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $27,370260
      Recreation Workers $27,190250
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,040470
      Physical Therapist Aides $26,800140
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $26,580680
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $26,57050
      Waiters and Waitresses $26,4603,210
      Childcare Workers $26,230630
      Food Preparation Workers $26,1701,910
      Concierges $26,17030
      Cashiers $25,8903,610
      Cooks, Fast Food $25,500590
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,66040
      Cooks, All Other $24,28090
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,160760
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,090560
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $23,670320
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,5701,110
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,5403,530
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,1906,780
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,1201,660
      Bartenders $22,980870
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,860180
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $20,34040
      Library Assistants, Clerical $20,120130