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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 62 | Surgical Assistants | Healthcare | $80K | $38.38/hr |
| 63 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $80K | $38.25/hr |
| 64 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $79K | $37.93/hr |
| 65 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $79K | $37.91/hr |
| 66 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.61/hr |
| 67 | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | Construction & Trades | $78K | $37.3/hr |
| 68 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $78K | $37.3/hr |
| 69 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $77K | N/A |
| 70 | Wellhead Pumpers | Transportation | $77K | $37.09/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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