Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Lubbock, TX
Careers in Lubbock, TX: pay and employment for 248 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Lubbock, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 31180), which includes Lubbock and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Lubbock city limits.
Quick answer
In the Lubbock, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 31180), BLS OEWS counted 166,780 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $42,130 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Financial Manager ($135,090), Sales Manager ($119,280), Hospital Administrator ($106,950). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (7,930), Office Clerks, General (5,440), Registered Nurse (5,070).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Lubbock, TX metropolitan area at 91.3 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 9% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Financial Manager$135,090 median · 540 employed
- Sales Manager$119,280 median · 520 employed
- Hospital Administrator$106,950 median · 830 employed
- Construction Manager$86,230 median · 520 employed
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$85,370 median · 580 employed
- Principal$84,310 median · 500 employed
- Registered Nurse$81,480 median · 5,070 employed
- Operations Manager$80,870 median · 4,460 employed
- Project Manager$77,110 median · 810 employed
- Police Officer$77,110 median · 790 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7,930 employed · $25,250 median
- Office Clerks, General5,440 employed · $36,940 median
- Registered Nurse5,070 employed · $81,480 median
- Sales Associate4,580 employed · $28,480 median
- Operations Manager4,460 employed · $80,870 median
- Stocker4,180 employed · $35,620 median
- Customer Service Representative3,830 employed · $35,940 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides3,590 employed · $23,310 median
- Cashier3,370 employed · $27,220 median
- Server3,040 employed · $22,560 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Police Officer$77,110 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$66,400 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$62,570 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$59,460 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- LPN$58,510 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Office Manager$58,110 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$57,640 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$54,260 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Correctional Officer$54,020 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$51,570 median · High school diploma or equivalent
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All 248 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Lubbock, TX | $25,250U.S. $31,200 | $25,360 | 7,930 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Lubbock, TX | $36,940U.S. $45,010 | $38,090 | 5,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Lubbock, TX | $81,480U.S. $97,550 | $87,660 | 5,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Lubbock, TX | $28,480U.S. $35,410 | $31,830 | 4,580 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Lubbock, TX | $80,870U.S. $105,770 | $107,050 | 4,460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Lubbock, TX | $35,620U.S. $37,330 | $35,610 | 4,180 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Lubbock, TX | $35,940U.S. $44,770 | $38,110 | 3,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Lubbock, TX | $23,310U.S. $35,800 | $25,860 | 3,590 | n/a | n/a |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Lubbock, TX | $27,220U.S. $32,880 | $27,450 | 3,370 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Lubbock, TX | $22,560U.S. $35,230 | $27,820 | 3,040 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Lubbock, TX | $30,150U.S. $36,840 | $31,320 | 3,030 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Lubbock, TX | $58,110U.S. $69,500 | $61,360 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Lubbock, TX | $49,080U.S. $58,640 | $54,630 | 2,200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Lubbock, TX | $33,220U.S. $44,080 | $37,060 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Lubbock, TX | $35,130U.S. $40,240 | $35,700 | 1,920 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Lubbock, TX | $40,850U.S. $47,540 | $41,560 | 1,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Lubbock, TX | $59,220U.S. $63,970 | $57,270 | 1,840 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,160U.S. $42,910 | $62,780 | 1,830 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Lubbock, TX | $61,270U.S. $72,040 | $58,790 | 1,820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Lubbock, TX | $30,250U.S. $37,390 | $30,420 | 1,700 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Lubbock, TX | $41,750U.S. $49,590 | $43,840 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Lubbock, TX | $27,290U.S. $36,780 | $28,530 | 1,580 | n/a | n/a |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Lubbock, TX | $45,560U.S. $50,670 | $47,040 | 1,500 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Lubbock, TX | $34,300U.S. $42,260 | $34,170 | 1,490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Lubbock, TX | $42,240U.S. $48,520 | $46,300 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Lubbock, TX | $39,560U.S. $45,930 | $39,860 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Lubbock, TX | $51,570U.S. $69,990 | $62,250 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Lubbock, TX | $44,950U.S. $50,620 | $47,680 | 1,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Lubbock, TX | $28,550U.S. $35,320 | $29,320 | 1,140 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Lubbock, TX | $31,550U.S. $38,010 | $32,550 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,670U.S. $32,150 | $28,050 | 1,100 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Lubbock, TX | $37,300U.S. $44,860 | $42,040 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Lubbock, TX | $58,510U.S. $64,400 | $58,120 | 1,080 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Lubbock, TX | $59,460U.S. $72,080 | $70,850 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Lubbock, TX | $60,210U.S. $64,370 | $58,630 | 1,030 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Lubbock, TX | $36,970U.S. $47,120 | $38,900 | 980 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Lubbock, TX | $74,390U.S. $83,680 | $80,850 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Lubbock, TX | $66,400U.S. $79,860 | $72,040 | 880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Lubbock, TX | $36,900U.S. $45,690 | $37,650 | 850 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Lubbock, TX | $35,220U.S. $38,020 | $37,350 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Lubbock, TX | $106,950U.S. $123,860 | $115,530 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Lubbock, TX | $62,570U.S. $79,920 | $70,040 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Lubbock, TX | $77,110U.S. $102,320 | $83,390 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Lubbock, TX | $54,020U.S. $58,940 | $54,160 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Lubbock, TX | $77,110U.S. $76,210 | $75,340 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Lubbock, TX | $20,990U.S. $34,340 | $29,300 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Lubbock, TX | $53,790U.S. $62,890 | $57,970 | 750 | n/a | n/a |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Lubbock, TX | $20,140U.S. $33,980 | $22,300 | 730 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Lubbock, TX | $27,490U.S. $35,510 | $27,270 | 720 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Lubbock, TX | $37,700U.S. $45,260 | $39,570 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Lubbock, TX | $33,190U.S. $38,770 | $35,120 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Lubbock, TX | $39,930U.S. $46,420 | $40,500 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Lubbock, TX | $34,330U.S. $39,150 | $34,690 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Lubbock, TX | $47,000U.S. $63,190 | $51,490 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Lubbock, TX | $57,640U.S. $64,520 | $58,430 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Lubbock, TX | $27,040U.S. $35,830 | $28,390 | 690 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Lubbock, TX | $42,570U.S. $45,750 | $42,630 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,900U.S. $64,330 | $69,540 | 630 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Lubbock, TX | $25,290U.S. $31,200 | $25,390 | 630 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Lubbock, TX | $26,650U.S. $34,980 | $26,560 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Lubbock, TX | $60,380U.S. $75,940 | $65,510 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Lubbock, TX | $49,840U.S. $61,860 | $52,420 | 610 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,500U.S. $30,890 | $26,970 | 590 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Lubbock, TX | $85,370U.S. $104,590 | $113,480 | 580 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Lubbock, TX | $58,820U.S. $65,120 | $62,260 | 570 | n/a | n/a |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Lubbock, TX | $35,090U.S. $44,650 | $36,980 | 570 | n/a | n/a |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Lubbock, TX | $28,860U.S. $38,140 | $31,400 | 560 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Lubbock, TX | $46,490U.S. $59,850 | $49,720 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Lubbock, TX | $48,950U.S. $63,800 | $54,380 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Lubbock, TX | $135,090U.S. $166,570 | $152,870 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Lubbock, TX | $54,260U.S. $69,990 | $63,070 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Lubbock, TX | $73,320U.S. $83,050 | $76,940 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Lubbock, TX | $119,280U.S. $148,270 | $129,370 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Lubbock, TX | $86,230U.S. $114,990 | $96,550 | 520 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Lubbock, TX | $48,580U.S. $62,280 | $65,940 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Lubbock, TX | $84,310U.S. $105,870 | $90,840 | 500 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Lubbock, TX | $48,490U.S. $59,550 | $49,390 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Lubbock, TX | $46,760U.S. $53,750 | $49,940 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,280U.S. $74,450 | $65,040 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,410U.S. $159,670 | $137,770 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,290U.S. $69,390 | $58,190 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,570U.S. $69,280 | $52,060 | 450 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,970U.S. $34,810 | $27,630 | 450 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,000U.S. $41,300 | $38,190 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $46,960 | $43,600 | 450 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,900U.S. $48,070 | $41,380 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,700U.S. $37,450 | $31,050 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,940U.S. $36,280 | $31,660 | 440 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,490U.S. $62,930 | $61,890 | 430 | n/a | n/a |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,340U.S. $43,030 | $35,840 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,880U.S. $45,930 | $41,900 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,850U.S. $61,010 | $54,140 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,850U.S. $66,270 | $60,120 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,960U.S. $77,440 | $69,250 | 410 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,290U.S. $59,280 | $72,490 | 410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $145,890U.S. $140,910 | $142,340 | 370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,100U.S. $132,300 | $127,020 | 370 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,670U.S. $38,630 | $39,480 | 370 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,650U.S. $78,660 | $107,740 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,820U.S. $78,760 | $59,700 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,310U.S. $102,760 | $101,260 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,250U.S. $141,900 | $131,110 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,110U.S. $80,110 | $71,020 | 350 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,800U.S. $77,710 | $59,290 | 340 | n/a | n/a |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,190U.S. $135,980 | $115,070 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,780U.S. $62,890 | $48,750 | 340 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,350U.S. $48,500 | $42,200 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,900U.S. $61,770 | $51,790 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,070U.S. $60,550 | $62,750 | 330 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,830U.S. $76,590 | $66,190 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,080U.S. $47,920 | $42,640 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,410U.S. $80,730 | $67,240 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,530U.S. $99,130 | $78,820 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,750U.S. $37,160 | $33,770 | 310 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,740U.S. $74,750 | $58,690 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,730U.S. $58,160 | $52,530 | 300 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,000U.S. $80,390 | $78,790 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,800U.S. $47,320 | $100,350 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,990U.S. $37,710 | $33,930 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $139,250U.S. $175,140 | $143,780 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,520U.S. $76,690 | $81,930 | 280 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,390U.S. $59,350 | $53,460 | 280 | n/a | n/a |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,150U.S. $99,080 | $132,500 | 280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,700U.S. $50,290 | $49,300 | 280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,820U.S. $93,790 | $77,580 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,560U.S. $87,520 | $71,470 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,500U.S. $60,580 | $44,570 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,780U.S. $101,860 | $82,610 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,630U.S. $35,790 | $35,730 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,670U.S. $35,070 | $26,410 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,820U.S. $107,230 | $91,870 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,570U.S. $97,870 | $89,750 | 260 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,430U.S. $36,560 | $31,260 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,210U.S. $34,890 | $28,210 | 260 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,840U.S. $100,840 | $91,790 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,170U.S. $47,160 | $33,970 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,040U.S. $48,570 | $46,540 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $328,740U.S. $265,930 | $298,220 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,030U.S. $35,360 | $35,020 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,790U.S. $50,020 | $49,200 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,120U.S. $78,740 | $70,140 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,530U.S. $82,280 | $75,780 | 220 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $54,890 | $51,600 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,210U.S. $45,230 | $39,160 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,610U.S. $52,830 | $53,950 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,540U.S. $50,340 | $46,590 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Agricultural Equipment OperatorsSOC 45-2091 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,570U.S. $41,730 | $33,530 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +8.6% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,660U.S. $39,630 | $34,400 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $118,550U.S. $166,790 | $127,900 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,540U.S. $114,130 | $110,310 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,980U.S. $51,140 | $45,740 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,800U.S. $58,470 | $57,630 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,800U.S. $63,890 | $58,890 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7073 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,850U.S. $69,960 | $71,870 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,660U.S. $105,850 | $97,890 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,520U.S. $116,580 | $90,760 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,560U.S. $100,330 | $97,820 | 190 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,030U.S. $64,650 | $64,580 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $21,850U.S. $32,910 | $23,340 | 190 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,440U.S. $47,030 | $38,200 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,830U.S. $59,650 | $54,140 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,490U.S. $45,670 | $39,360 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,320U.S. $95,320 | $78,300 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,980U.S. $49,230 | $43,510 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,830U.S. $39,070 | $34,690 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,260U.S. $77,640 | $94,070 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,930U.S. $46,800 | $43,630 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,380U.S. $62,960 | $48,020 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,130U.S. $44,470 | $37,510 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,740U.S. $68,380 | $71,240 | 180 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,660U.S. $35,360 | $28,460 | 180 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,860U.S. $104,920 | $87,320 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,340U.S. $98,100 | $87,860 | 170 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,170U.S. $60,600 | $53,680 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,620U.S. $35,240 | $29,130 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,890U.S. $74,340 | $55,710 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,580U.S. $43,220 | $36,880 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,030U.S. $105,070 | $129,720 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,930U.S. $67,880 | $69,360 | 160 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,990U.S. $80,250 | $81,920 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,690U.S. $75,350 | $63,350 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,270U.S. $78,760 | $67,300 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,550U.S. $35,880 | $26,270 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,190U.S. $49,100 | $43,770 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,200U.S. $48,590 | $45,740 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,710U.S. $42,240 | $42,470 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,660U.S. $48,700 | $44,340 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,790U.S. $58,750 | $52,730 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,190U.S. $90,150 | $74,510 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,360U.S. $58,260 | $48,950 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,480U.S. $49,500 | $40,770 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,900U.S. $57,020 | $47,330 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,010U.S. $74,690 | $56,570 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,950U.S. $106,660 | $97,940 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,080U.S. $107,310 | $86,630 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,820U.S. $68,270 | $69,820 | 140 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,170U.S. $39,390 | $33,760 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,500U.S. $93,530 | $102,650 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,620U.S. $54,210 | $45,070 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,930U.S. $41,340 | $36,930 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,270U.S. $49,230 | $53,500 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,380U.S. $65,510 | $57,910 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,240U.S. $48,250 | $45,900 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,180U.S. $37,290 | $35,280 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,340U.S. $126,060 | $119,610 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,690U.S. $149,280 | $126,620 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,800U.S. $102,740 | $96,760 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,110U.S. $104,110 | $98,010 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,680U.S. $62,280 | $52,390 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,680U.S. $78,580 | $75,680 | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,570U.S. $58,430 | $48,350 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,150U.S. $45,920 | $40,910 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,560U.S. $49,400 | $41,930 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,680U.S. $74,330 | $59,750 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $174,120U.S. $213,990 | $236,210 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,200U.S. $78,000 | $70,610 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $76,220 | $57,520 | 120 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,520U.S. $63,820 | $63,910 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,510U.S. $135,880 | $128,030 | 120 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,580U.S. $47,700 | $43,140 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $20,700U.S. $36,910 | $24,440 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Derrick Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,690U.S. $58,620 | $45,480 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $60,070 | $50,330 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,410U.S. $40,140 | $35,870 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,680U.S. $102,440 | $96,080 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,150U.S. $74,260 | $55,450 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,330U.S. $90,360 | $56,800 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,900U.S. $96,590 | $83,700 | 110 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,280U.S. $48,430 | $40,940 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,500U.S. $43,600 | $37,600 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,030U.S. $53,040 | $49,040 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,450U.S. $55,570 | $49,110 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,040U.S. $35,660 | $32,470 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,520U.S. $74,090 | $59,420 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,530U.S. $45,780 | $37,950 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,580U.S. $50,690 | $45,150 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,770U.S. $35,150 | $32,260 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,890U.S. $81,100 | $71,570 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,260U.S. $100,390 | $77,460 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $164,480U.S. $144,910 | $158,220 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1041 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,370U.S. $98,700 | $103,180 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,770U.S. $41,670 | $24,830 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,950U.S. $62,470 | $58,230 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,780U.S. $45,250 | $38,980 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,210U.S. $48,560 | $42,720 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,930U.S. $39,200 | $37,690 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,320U.S. $58,040 | $56,670 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Lubbock, TX · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,110U.S. $37,180 | $38,500 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Lubbock, TX
- BLS source geography
- Lubbock, TX
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 31180
- States
- Texas
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lubbock, TX?
In the Lubbock, TX metropolitan area (CBSA 31180), BLS OEWS counted 166,780 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $42,130 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Financial Manager ($135,090), Sales Manager ($119,280), Hospital Administrator ($106,950).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Lubbock, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 31180), which includes Lubbock and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Lubbock city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Lubbock, TX metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 31180). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs in lubbock”, “careers in lubbock tx”, “high paying jobs in lubbock texas” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).