Jobs, pay and daily life in Lubbock, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Lubbock is a city in Texas with 264,814 residents. The median household earns $60,895 a year and the median rent is $1,182 a month, which is 23.3% of the median household income. It is part of the Lubbock, TX metropolitan area, where BLS counts 166,780 jobs.
Federal jobs in Texas (1,540) →State guide: TexasCountry guide
There are 1,540 federal postings open in Texas (USAJOBS, state level; we do not have a city filter for them). Private-sector jobs are not in this feed.
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,930 | 1.92 | $25,250 | $21,120 | $30,130 | -19% |
| Office Clerks, General | 5,440 | 2.06 | $36,940 | $25,010 | $50,790 | -18% |
| Registered Nurses | 5,070 | 1.40 | $81,480 | $69,990 | $107,180 | -16% |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,580 | 1.10 | $28,480 | $21,840 | $40,810 | -20% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,460 | 1.19 | $80,870 | $40,850 | $201,780 | -24% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,180 | 1.38 | $35,620 | $27,500 | $43,990 | -5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,830 | 1.37 | $35,940 | $27,910 | $47,890 | -20% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,590 | 0.78 | $23,310 | $20,520 | $33,320 | -35% |
| Cashiers | 3,370 | 1.02 | $27,220 | $21,470 | $35,280 | -17% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,040 | 1.25 | $22,560 | $16,290 | $46,630 | -36% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,030 | 1.28 | $30,150 | $22,820 | $38,770 | -18% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 2,210 | 1.44 | $58,110 | $39,690 | $87,650 | -16% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,200 | 1.00 | $49,080 | $37,090 | $80,360 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 2,020 | 1.54 | $33,220 | $27,540 | $56,960 | -25% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,920 | 0.61 | $35,130 | $27,240 | $44,750 | -13% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,910 | 1.05 | $40,850 | $26,110 | $58,030 | -14% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,840 | 1.24 | $59,220 | $47,480 | $64,470 | -7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 1,830 | 10.37 | $64,160 | $39,950 | $80,840 | +50% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,820 | 1.59 | $61,270 | $47,680 | $73,950 | -15% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,700 | 1.12 | $30,250 | $22,030 | $36,500 | -19% |
These figures are for the whole Lubbock, TX metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $42,130 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.7% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 30.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Other services | 5.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.1% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.9% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.7% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 4.9% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,895 |
| Income per person | $35,237 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,182 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.3% |
| Median home value | $212,400 |
| Homeowners | 51.2% |
| Poverty rate | 18.9% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 91.3 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $42,130 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 30.5 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 35.1% |
| Born abroad | 6.3% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.4% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 | 40 | 17 |
| Feb | 6.6 | 44 | 17 |
| Mar | 11.9 | 53 | 32 |
| Apr | 16.8 | 62 | 32 |
| May | 21.9 | 71 | 60 |
| Jun | 26.7 | 80 | 62 |
| Jul | 28.0 | 82 | 58 |
| Aug | 27.4 | 81 | 54 |
| Sep | 22.8 | 73 | 69 |
| Oct | 16.4 | 62 | 46 |
| Nov | 9.9 | 50 | 25 |
| Dec | 4.9 | 41 | 17 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | TX | 107 mi | 136,640 | $89,585 | $1,434 |
| Amarillo | TX | 113 mi | 201,885 | $65,912 | $1,092 |
| Abilene | TX | 146 mi | 128,053 | $62,648 | $1,157 |
| Fort Worth | TX | 268 mi | 1,014,376 | $82,503 | $1,630 |
| Denton | TX | 275 mi | 152,866 | $76,019 | $1,420 |
| Oklahoma City | OK | 282 mi | 713,014 | $70,040 | $1,178 |
| Arlington | TX | 282 mi | 403,657 | $74,388 | $1,594 |
| Norman | OK | 284 mi | 129,672 | $67,704 | $1,090 |
| Lewisville | TX | 286 mi | 131,080 | $89,233 | $1,670 |
| Grand Prairie | TX | 288 mi | 201,883 | $81,619 | $1,629 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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264,814 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,182 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.3% of the median household income.
$60,895 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.7% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Texas. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.