H-1B salaries in Lubbock, TX
Based on 357 certified H-1B filings in the Lubbock, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$80,000
Middle 50%$66.7k–$112.2k
vs. national median−35%comparison median $122,699
Filings357FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,436 |
| 25th | $66,664 |
| 50th (median) | $80,000 |
| 75th | $112,200 |
| 90th | $166,419 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,995 | $55,025 | $86,747 | 142 |
| FY2021 | $67,200 | $51,480 | $105,000 | 129 |
| FY2022 | $76,752 | $59,000 | $115,000 | 163 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $63,907 | $110,000 | 139 |
| FY2024 | $76,682 | $59,820 | $109,490 | 172 |
| FY2025 | $75,000 | $63,453 | $111,613 | 185 |
| FY2026 | $83,808 | $69,514 | $114,125 | 172 |
Cost of living
Lubbock's median H-1B salary of $80,000 is worth about $87,600 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,050Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,241Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Lubbock, TX HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)91.3Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$87,600Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesTX: noneSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $88,816 | 46 |
| Business Professor | $172,000 | 17 |
| Engineering Professor | $114,000 | 15 |
| Medical School Professor | $74,967 | 15 |
| Biochemist | $55,619 | 11 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,980 | 11 |
| Programmer Analyst | $70,000 | 11 |
| Physician | $303,326 | 10 |