Top Paying Jobs in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 25,290 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($364,420), Family Medicine Physicians ($232,290), Chief Executives ($208,170). The cost of living index is 91.82 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,106/month.
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91.82
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$1,106
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Highest paying careers in Amarillo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $364K | $175.2/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $232K | $111.68/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $208K | $100.08/hr |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $162K | $77.99/hr |
| 5 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $155K | $74.5/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $150K | $72.11/hr |
| 7 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $144K | $69/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $143K | $68.92/hr |
| 9 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $134K | $64.61/hr |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $133K | $63.94/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,106/mo
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