Nurse Practitioners Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $119,990 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $57.69
10th percentile $97,660
90th percentile $144,030
Employed locally 340
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,660
    25th
    $106,030
    50th (median)
    $119,990
    75th
    $130,340
    90th
    $144,030

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 193% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 93% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,530
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,910

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,970
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61,730
    Pharmacists$140,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Lubbock, TX is $57.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Lubbock, TX is 7.1% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Lubbock?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $97,660 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,030.