Registered Nurses Salary in Lubbock, TX
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX
Median annual salary
$78,700
-15.9% vs national
Median hourly
$37.84
10th percentile
$63,930
90th percentile
$102,910
Employed locally
4,590
National median
$93,600
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Lubbock economic context
Unemployment rate
3.50%
2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
Median household income
$62,288
2023 • Census ACS
Registered Nurses salary vs area income
126%
Median Registered Nurses salary is 26% above the area median household income
Frequently asked questions
How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Lubbock?
The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Lubbock, TX is $37.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.53 or more per hour.
Is Lubbock above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?
The median Registered Nurses salary in Lubbock, TX is 15.9% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.
What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Lubbock?
Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $63,930 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,600.