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.
$98K
Avg. median salary
91.82
Cost of living index
$1,106
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Amarillo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $72K | $34.49/hr |
| 92 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $71K | $34.23/hr |
| 93 | Tax Preparers | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.12/hr |
| 94 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $70K | $33.85/hr |
| 95 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $70K | $33.67/hr |
| 96 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $70K | $33.57/hr |
| 97 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $68K | $32.52/hr |
| 98 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $66K | $31.74/hr |
| 99 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $66K | $31.55/hr |
| 100 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $65K | $31.23/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Amarillo
Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,106/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Compare Amarillo to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Amarillo
Calculate take-home pay in Amarillo
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Amarillo?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Amarillo?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data