Metro profile · CBSA 31180
Healthcare wages in Lubbock, TX
28 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 28 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Lubbock
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
28 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $328,740 | $328,740 | 52 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $79,690 | $79,690 | 50 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $88,690 | $88,690 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,740 | $72,740 | 49 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $137,510 | $137,510 | 48 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $145,890 | $145,890 | 48 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $126,420 | $126,420 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $127,100 | $127,100 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $96,560 | $96,560 | 47 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,310 | $101,310 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $63,030 | $63,030 | 47 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,490 | $61,490 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $58,510 | $58,510 | 46 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $42,570 | $42,570 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,530 | $76,530 | 46 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $83,900 | $83,900 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $37,210 | $37,210 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $81,480 | $81,480 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $79,570 | $79,570 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,110 | $67,110 | 44 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $77,140 | $77,140 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $34,300 | $34,300 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $39,900 | $39,900 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $36,900 | $36,900 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $27,620 | $27,620 | 43 |
| Paramedics | allied | $35,130 | $35,130 | 43 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $35,250 | $35,250 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $23,310 | $23,310 | 41 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Lubbock
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.