Veterinarians Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $104,900 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.43
10th percentile $73,740
90th percentile $174,120
Employed locally 70
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,740
    25th
    $95,410
    50th (median)
    $104,900
    75th
    $143,760
    90th
    $174,120

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 168% Median Veterinarians salary is 68% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,400
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $121,680
    El Paso, TX $113,970

    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
    Nurse Practitioners $119,990
    Pharmacists $140,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Lubbock, TX is $50.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.69 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Lubbock, TX is 16.4% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Lubbock?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $73,740 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,410.