Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $83,550 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $120,230
Employed locally 90
National median $79,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $55,480
    50th (median)
    $83,550
    75th
    $97,170
    90th
    $120,230

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 134% Median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Visalia, CA $139,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $120,840
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $112,480
    Tuscaloosa, AL $110,360

    Nearby metros — Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $196,540
    Killeen-Temple, TX $119,320
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $107,190
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,690
    Odessa, TX $94,240
    College Station-Bryan, TX $83,410

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Lubbock, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 4.5% above the national median of $79,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Lubbock?

    Entry-level Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,480.