salary$137,510 a year$66 an hour · median pay in the Lubbock, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$166,210per year
Jobs in the area120people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Lubbock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,301 a month takes 11.4% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Lubbock, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Lubbock, TX area is $137,510 a year ($66 an hour). Most earn between $105,660 and $166,210.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Lubbock?
Typical rent of $1,301 a month takes 11.4% of the median physician assistant 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.