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Lubbock, TX is currently experiencing strong job growth with an estimated growth of 31.38% in the coming years. This is higher than the US average of 30.54%. Additionally, the unemployment rate in Lubbock is very low at 3.2%, which is much lower than the US average of 4.1%. All of this suggests that people moving to Lubbock have good prospects for finding gainful employment. With its many businesses and industries, there are plenty of job opportunities available in this region of Texas.

The unemployment rate in Lubbock is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Lubbock has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.9% over the past year.
- The average salary in Lubbock is $54,060.
- The median home cost in Lubbock is $200,600

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Lubbock? Health Practitioners ($63,755)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($13,079)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($66,458)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation ($13,713)
- Average Income of Residents in Lubbock ($30,393) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Lubbock (5.9) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

View jobs in occupation categories below. It is important to join a job site search that offers legally protected status, inclusive workplace, and diverse and inclusive workplace if you're looking for work in Lubbock. A team that respects gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and other legally protected status are important to look for.

Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Lubbock, Texas that match your qualifications.

     JobsLubbock, TexasUnited States
  $30,393$37,638
  $54,060$69,021
  5.96
  -3.9%-6.2%
  39.8%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationLubbock, TexasUnited States
  Management$58,581$77,236
  Business, Financial$49,653$68,299
  Computer, Math$57,370$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$54,177$86,023
  Sciences$38,750$66,034
  Social Service$33,839$44,925
  Legal$61,917$88,013
  Education$43,586$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$27,241$43,591
  Health Practitioners$63,755$75,327
  Health Technicians$35,063$41,524
  Healthcare Support$21,395$25,441
  Fire Fighters$26,689$35,516
  Law Enforcement$50,615$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$13,857$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$18,283$23,378
  Personal Care$13,079$15,351
  Sales, Related$26,605$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$28,468$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$26,734$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$38,964$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$44,128$48,436
  Production$32,527$38,103
  Transportation$35,076$39,572
  Material Moving$21,894$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryLubbock, TexasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$45,556$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$66,458$74,432
  Construction$38,868$44,287
  Manufacturing$40,223$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$46,453$51,301
  Retail Trade$23,666$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$39,243$43,256
  Utilities$49,713$77,546
  Information$40,190$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$43,418$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$30,745$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$39,968$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$50,938$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$22,867$30,687
  Educational Services$39,603$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$32,782$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$13,713$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$14,710$18,154
  Other Services$26,381$29,481
  Public Administration$52,449$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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