salary$115,190 a year$55 an hour · median pay in the Lubbock, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,620per year
Jobs in the area340people work this job
Can a software developer afford Lubbock?
Cheap. Rent of $1,301 a month takes 13.6% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Lubbock, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Lubbock, TX area is $115,190 a year ($55 an hour). Most earn between $72,170 and $158,620.
Can a software developer afford to live in Lubbock?
Typical rent of $1,301 a month takes 13.6% of the median software developer 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.