SOC 25-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $83,260, median pay for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Lubbock, TX tracks the national median of $77,640 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $83,260, median pay for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Lubbock, TX tracks the national median of $77,640 closely. Pay ranges from under $49,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,540 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,180 to $108,390.
Employment stands at 180, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, McAllen records the highest median at $98,440. Of the 398 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 54th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,390 | −36.4% |
| 25th | $65,180 | −16.0% |
| Median (50th) | $83,260 | +7.2% |
| 75th | $108,390 | +39.6% |
| 90th | $134,540 | +73.3% |
| Mean | $94,070 | +21.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McAllen | $98,440 | 60 | |
| 2 | College Station | $78,500 | 80 | |
| 3 | Austin | $77,780 | 560 | |
| 4 | Amarillo | $74,910 | 60 | |
| 5 | Laredo | $67,460 | 80 | |
| 6 | Houston | $66,900 | 660 | |
| 7 | Dallas | $61,370 | 1,170 | |
| 8 | San Antonio | $52,640 | 430 | |
| 9 | Longview | $49,680 | 80 | |
| 10 | Abilene | $49,660 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lubbock run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $83,260 goes as far as $85,747 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$85,747US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,260 a year, 7.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,390 to $134,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is McAllen, at $98,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Lubbock, TX?
The median annual wage is $83,260, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,640, so pay in Lubbock, TX is 7.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lubbock, TX earns more than $134,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in McAllen, at $98,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Lubbock, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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