As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Fire Chief in Lubbock, TX is $79,624, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,531 weekly, or $6,635 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Fire Chief in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Fire Chief in Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $59,406 to $102,066. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,041) and 75th percentile ($91,371), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,066 per year. This $22,330 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Emergency Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

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

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Fire Chief Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $59,406 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $69,041 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $79,624 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $91,371 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Fire Chief Salary $102,066 Lubbock, TX April 01, 2026
25% $69,041 10% $59,406 90% $102,066 75% $91,371 $79,624 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Fire Chief in Lubbock, TX. The base salary for Fire Chief ranges from $69,041 to $91,371 with the average base salary of $79,624. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,063 to $108,552 with the average total cash compensation of $95,383.

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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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