May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
398 occupations
Across 398 occupations with published wages in Lubbock, physicians, all other record the highest median at $328,740 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lubbock
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $328,740 | 240 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $174,120 | 120 | |
| 3 | Petroleum Engineers | $164,480 | 100 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,150 | 70 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $145,890 | 370 | |
| 6 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $140,660 | 40 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $140,070 | 60 | |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,870 | 40 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,250 | 280 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $137,510 | 120 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $135,090 | 540 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,100 | 370 | |
| 13 | Veterinarians | $126,420 | 70 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $125,690 | 130 | |
| 15 | Lawyers | $124,410 | 470 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $119,280 | 520 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $118,550 | 200 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $117,250 | 350 | |
| 19 | Software Developers | $115,190 | 340 | |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $112,840 | 80 | |
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | $111,510 | 40 | |
| 22 | Purchasing Managers | $109,590 | 70 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $107,340 | 130 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,950 | 830 | |
| 25 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,150 | 280 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,930 | $25,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,440 | $36,940 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,070 | $81,480 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,580 | $28,480 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,460 | $80,870 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,180 | $35,620 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,830 | $35,940 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,590 | $23,310 |
| Cashiers | 3,370 | $27,220 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,040 | $22,560 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,140 | 730 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $20,700 | 120 |
| Bartenders | $20,990 | 790 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,850 | 190 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,560 | 3,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,310 | 3,590 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,770 | 100 |
| Cooks, All Other | $24,650 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,670 | 1,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,250 | 7,930 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.