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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Avg. median salary
91.82
Cost of living index
$1,106
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Highest paying careers in Amarillo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lawyers | Legal | $131K | $62.78/hr |
| 12 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.26/hr |
| 13 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 14 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $127K | N/A |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $60.83/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $126K | $60.51/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $124K | $59.63/hr |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $124K | $59.4/hr |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $121K | $58.08/hr |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $119K | $57.29/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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