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Lubbock, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($20.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Lubbock, TX job market overview (September 2026)

The Lubbock, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 906 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lubbock, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lubbock, TX.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager97$105k n=3—
Retail Associate59—$18.50/hr n=4
Food Service39——
Crew / Cashier32——
Registered Nurse32——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time71—$22/hr n=25
Full-time28$105k n=5—
Contract6——
Temporary4——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail476$105k n=3$18.57/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants213——
Healthcare207—$41/hr n=16
Transportation & Logistics115——
Technology101——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager97
  • Retail Associate59
  • Food Service39
  • Crew / Cashier32
  • Registered Nurse32
  • Engineering30

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Family Medicine Physicians7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Nurse Practitioners6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Registered Nurses5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail476
  • Food Service / Restaurants213
  • Healthcare207
  • Transportation & Logistics115
  • Technology101
  • Consumer Goods80

Employment mix

  • Unspecified793 · 88%
  • Part-time71 · 8%
  • Full-time28 · 3%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 0%
  • Intern4 · 0%

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