Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lubbock
398 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lubbock belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $20,140 per year. The highest is $328,740.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,140 | 730 | |
| 2 | Library Assistants, Clerical | $20,700 | 120 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $20,990 | 790 | |
| 4 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,850 | 190 | |
| 5 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,560 | 3,040 | |
| 6 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,310 | 3,590 | |
| 7 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,770 | 100 | |
| 8 | Cooks, All Other | $24,650 | 80 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,670 | 1,100 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,250 | 7,930 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $328,740 | 240 |
| Chief Executives | $174,120 | 120 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $164,480 | 100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,150 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $145,890 | 370 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $140,660 | 40 |
| Optometrists | $140,070 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,870 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,250 | 280 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,510 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $135,090 | 540 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,100 | 370 |
| Veterinarians | $126,420 | 70 |
| Human Resources Managers | $125,690 | 130 |
| Lawyers | $124,410 | 470 |
| Sales Managers | $119,280 | 520 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,550 | 200 |
| Managers, All Other | $117,250 | 350 |
| Software Developers | $115,190 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $112,840 | 80 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $111,510 | 40 |
| Purchasing Managers | $109,590 | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $107,340 | 130 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,950 | 830 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,150 | 280 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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