salary$77,290 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Lubbock, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,010per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Lubbock?
OK. Rent of $1,301 a month takes 20.2% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Lubbock, TX?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Lubbock, TX area is $77,290 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $48,300 and $91,010.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Lubbock?
Typical rent of $1,301 a month takes 20.2% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lubbock, TX metro area.