Average Salary in Lubbock (2025)

The average salary in Lubbock in 2025 is $820 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $2,665 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Lubbock.

The median weekly salary in Lubbock is $820, which is below the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $2,665. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $950 takes a noticeable share of monthly income.

Median weekly salary
$820
Median hourly pay
$20.5
Estimated monthly take-home
$2,665
Rent burden
35.6%

Salary snapshot for Lubbock

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$820
Median hourly pay$20.5
Estimated monthly take-home$2,665
Difference vs US average-16.3%
1-bed rent in city centre$950
Rent burden share35.6%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Lubbock after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Lubbock is around $2,665 per month based on median salary data.

Is Lubbock expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Lubbock for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Lubbock?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 35.6% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: BLS for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-04-01.