Median DOL Salary
$92,557
Total DOL Filings
1,431
Companies Hiring
276
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lubbock, TX$92,557
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lubbock, TX is 51.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lubbock
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lubbock
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $225,000 | +80% | 44 |
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | +14.4% | 25 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | +25.7% | 15 |
| Materials Scientists | $110,000 | +36.5% | 9 |
| Pharmacists | $109,834 | -19.8% | 24 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,500 | -15.7% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | -10.5% | 8 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,250 | -32% | 32 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | -28.7% | 6 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | -25.1% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $72,000 | -31.8% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,250 | -11.5% | 20 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -7.5% | 13 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,750 | -32.7% | 8 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,000 | -12.1% | 7 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,000 | -20.6% | 7 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,000 | -15.3% | 11 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,837 | -39.4% | 44 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,000 | -22.3% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $61,217 | -35.6% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in Lubbock, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lubbock, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $225,000 | $242,718 |
| Dentists, General | $180,000 | $194,175 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,000 | $134,844 |
| Materials Scientists | $110,000 | $118,662 |
| Pharmacists | $109,834 | $118,484 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lubbock, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lubbock, TX
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.