Median DOL Salary
$105,369
Total DOL Filings
240
Companies Hiring
69
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
LUFKIN, TX$105,369
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in LUFKIN, TX is 73% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in LUFKIN
Highest-Paying Occupations in LUFKIN
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapists | $72,842 | -28.4% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,426 | -30.2% | 19 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,800 | -38.3% | 5 |
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 LUFKIN, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
LUFKIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapists | $72,842 | $78,578 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,426 | $78,129 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,800 | $72,060 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.