Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Labor Force
187,653
Employed
179,251
Unemployed
8,402
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Lubbock, TX
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $328,740 |
| Chief Executives | $174,120 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $164,480 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,150 |
| Pharmacists | $145,890 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $140,660 |
| Optometrists | $140,070 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $139,870 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,250 |
| Physician Assistants | $137,510 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.