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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Amarillo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.36/hr |
| 52 | Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 53 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $83K | $40.01/hr |
| 54 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $83K | $39.83/hr |
| 55 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $82K | $39.66/hr |
| 56 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.42/hr |
| 57 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $82K | $39.4/hr |
| 58 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.87/hr |
| 59 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.69/hr |
| 60 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $80K | $38.69/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Amarillo
Cost of living vs. national average-8.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,106/mo
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