How much does a physical scientist make in Lubbock?
$76,350a year
Median yearly pay for physical scientists in the Lubbock, TX metro area. That is $36.71 an hour or $6,363 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.71
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 68
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,520Median: $76,350Highest 10%: $141,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,520 | $24.29 | |
| 25th | $64,110 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $76,350 | $36.71 | |
| 75th | $86,140 | $41.41 | |
| 90th | $141,400 | $68.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for physical scientists.
| Dallas, TX | $133,600 |
| San Antonio, TX | $120,500 |
| Waco, TX | $97,400 |
| Austin, TX | $93,440 |
| Houston, TX | $91,430 |
| McAllen, TX | $71,580 |
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Salaries for every job in Lubbock, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a physical scientist make an hour in Lubbock?
The median hourly pay in the Lubbock, TX metro area is $36.71 ($76,350 a year).
Do physical scientists make more in Lubbock than the national average?
No: $76,350 against $122,600 nationally, 38% less.
How does Lubbock compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $100,900, so Lubbock pays 24% less.
Where does Lubbock rank for physical scientist pay?
65 of 68 metro areas with data.
How much does a physical scientist make starting out in Lubbock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $141,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.