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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $103K | $49.53/hr |
| 32 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $102K | $49.22/hr |
| 33 | Data Scientists | Technology | $101K | $48.73/hr |
| 34 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.51/hr |
| 35 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.36/hr |
| 36 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $98K | $46.93/hr |
| 37 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.06/hr |
| 38 | Construction Managers | Management | $96K | $46.03/hr |
| 39 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $95K | N/A |
| 40 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.52/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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