salary$81,480 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lubbock, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$69,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$107,180per year
Jobs in the area5,070people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Lubbock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,301 a month takes 19.2% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Lubbock, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Lubbock, TX area is $81,480 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $69,990 and $107,180.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Lubbock?
Typical rent of $1,301 a month takes 19.2% of the median registered nurse 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.