Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $49,620 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,100
90th percentile $61,470
Employed locally 2,130
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,100
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $49,620
    75th
    $60,280
    90th
    $61,470

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 80% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Odessa, TX $65,290
    Victoria, TX $64,490
    Sherman-Denison, TX $64,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $64,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,180
    Midland, TX $63,120

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Instructional Coordinators $60,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Lubbock, TX is 23.2% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Lubbock?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,100 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.