salary$81,840 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lubbock, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$136,620per year
Jobs in the area250people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Lubbock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,301 a month takes 19.1% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Lubbock, TX?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Lubbock, TX area is $81,840 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $60,340 and $136,620.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Lubbock?
Typical rent of $1,301 a month takes 19.1% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lubbock, TX metro area.