Lubbock engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Lubbock, TX metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$101,440
Lubbock
Top earners
$156,644
Higher end
vs national
-16% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
TX
Texas
Engineers in the Lubbock, TX metro earn an estimated $101,440, -16% vs national, with top earners near $156,644. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Lubbock
Estimated pay for each discipline in Lubbock. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $161,000 | $222,300 | Verified | ||
| Petroleum Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $143,120 | $204,290 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $104,800 | $159,180 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $104,800 | $159,180 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $104,800 | $159,180 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $104,800 | $159,180 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $104,800 | $159,180 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $104,800 | $159,180 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $100,540 | $171,970 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $96,250 | $138,300 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $87,040 | $134,940 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $77,940 | $132,960 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$161,000
90th
$222,300
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Petroleum Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$143,120
90th
$204,290
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$104,800
90th
$159,180
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,800
90th
$159,180
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,800
90th
$159,180
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,800
90th
$159,180
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,800
90th
$159,180
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$104,800
90th
$159,180
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$100,540
90th
$171,970
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$96,250
90th
$138,300
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$87,040
90th
$134,940
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$77,940
90th
$132,960
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What affects engineering pay in Lubbock
- ▹Local market. Lubbock pay runs -16% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Texas statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Lubbock, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Lubbock — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Lubbock, TX, weighted by local employment (1,120 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →