How Much Does a C Programmer Make in Lubbock, TX ? (2026 Salary Guide)

C Programmer Salary in Lubbock, TX

As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for C Programmer in Lubbock, TX is $80,159, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,542 weekly, or $6,680 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for C Programmer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for C Programmer in Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $65,364 to $92,491. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,415) and 75th percentile ($86,614), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,491 per year. This $14,199 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Team Development or Agile, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Lubbock C Programmer often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 749 statewide for C Programmer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile C Programmer Salary $65,364 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile C Programmer Salary $72,415 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile C Programmer Salary $80,159 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile C Programmer Salary $86,614 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile C Programmer Salary $92,491 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
25% $72,415 10% $65,364 90% $92,491 75% $86,614 $80,159 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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    C Programmer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

Lubbock, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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