Do You Make More than the Average Lubbock Salary?

Look, we've all thought about how much our neighbor makes from time to time. Maybe you see a brand new car in their lot every few months or their Christmas decorations seem to be never-ending. Whatever the reason, you've thought about that number on their paycheck and how it compares to your own.

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Well, allow me to provide you with the deets from Data USA.

What Does the Average Lubbock Citizen Look Like?

Meet John Doe from Lubbock, Texas, a 30-year-old white man who is married and has one young child at home. He also works in office & administrative support and drives about 16 and a half minutes to work every day.

John and his wife, Jane, each own a car and live in a house that costs about $200,000. Combined, they have a household income of just over $60,000. John himself makes about $33,300 for an annual salary.

Check out the highlighted areas of Lubbock according to the average household income:

John and Jane both graduated from Texas Tech University, and Jane earned a degree in registered nursing.

These data were taken from the most recent 2023 census.

How Does Lubbock Compare to the Rest of Texas?

Some stats are the very similar when comparing Lubbock to Texas overall. For example, the median age in Texas is 35.5 years old, and the average household income is $76,200, according to Data USA.

Something that's interesting to point out is the wealth distribution across the state. Take a look at this graphic showing the average household incomes throughout Texas:

So, the next time you ask for a raise, take a look at the average income for your area. That might help you develop a plan and some talking points for the suits in corporate. Good luck!