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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Marketing Managers | Management | $119K | $57.28/hr |
| 22 | Software Developers | Technology | $117K | $56.03/hr |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | Management | $114K | $54.8/hr |
| 24 | Sales Managers | Management | $113K | $54.5/hr |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $110K | $52.79/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.03/hr |
| 27 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $105K | $50.62/hr |
| 28 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $104K | $50.23/hr |
| 29 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $104K | $49.94/hr |
| 30 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $103K | $49.66/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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