Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Amarillo, TX, business teachers, postsecondaries earn $129,210 at the median. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $165K for experienced workers.
So what does $129K get you in Amarillo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Amarillo’s Regional Price Parity (91.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Amarillo
Amarillo sits well above the national pay line for business teachers, postsecondary, local pay runs about 30% higher than the U.S. median of $99K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,041/month, 12.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.8 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Amarillo offers a genuinely strong financial position for business teachers, postsecondarys at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for business teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Amarillo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $101K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $104K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $102K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $78K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Amarillo, TX
Entry-level business teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $129K. Top earners bring in $165K or more, a $126K spread from bottom to top.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $169K | +70% | 130 |
| Delaware | $130K | +32% | 280 |
| Louisiana | $129K | +30% | 640 |
| California | $128K | +30% | 5,290 |
| District of Columbia | $128K | +30% | 630 |
| Maryland | $127K | +28% | 2,280 |
| Utah | $116K | +17% | 460 |
| Michigan | $111K | +12% | 2,240 |
| North Dakota | $110K | +11% | 250 |
| New York | $104K | +5% | 7,480 |
| West Virginia | $104K | +5% | 420 |
| Virginia | $104K | +5% | 2,450 |
| Rhode Island | $104K | +5% | 360 |
| Connecticut | $104K | +5% | 1,310 |
| Massachusetts | $103K | +4% | 4,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $102K | +3% | 4,630 |
| Texas | $101K | +2% | 7,710 |
| Vermont | $101K | +2% | 110 |
| Washington | $100K | +1% | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $100K | +1% | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $100K | +1% | 940 |
| Nevada | $99K | -0% | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $97K | -2% | 1,940 |
| Minnesota | $96K | -3% | 980 |
| Illinois | $95K | -4% | 3,580 |
| Nebraska | $89K | -10% | 530 |
| Indiana | $87K | -13% | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $86K | -13% | 1,260 |
| New Jersey | $85K | -14% | 3,190 |
| Idaho | $84K | -15% | 240 |
| New Mexico | $84K | -15% | 410 |
| Kansas | $83K | -16% | 660 |
| Maine | $83K | -16% | 300 |
| Iowa | $83K | -16% | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $83K | -16% | 580 |
| Georgia | $83K | -16% | 1,940 |
| Alabama | $82K | -17% | 1,260 |
| Oklahoma | $82K | -17% | 770 |
| Arizona | $82K | -18% | 1,240 |
| Montana | $81K | -18% | 170 |
| Kentucky | $80K | -19% | 760 |
| Ohio | $80K | -19% | 3,100 |
| North Carolina | $80K | -20% | 2,960 |
| Florida | $79K | -20% | 2,900 |
| South Carolina | $79K | -20% | 1,500 |
| Colorado | $78K | -21% | 2,080 |
| Hawaii | $77K | -22% | 390 |
| Mississippi | $76K | -24% | 530 |
| South Dakota | $73K | -27% | 260 |
| Wyoming | $70K | -30% | 150 |
| Arkansas | $65K | -35% | 450 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a business teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Amarillo?
Yes — at the median salary of $129K, rent takes 12.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,041/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for business teachers, postsecondaries in Amarillo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new business teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $39K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,312/month. At HUD’s $1,041/month FMR, rent would take 45% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is business teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Amarillo?
Local pay is 30% above the national median — $129K here vs. $99K nationally.
How does Amarillo compare to the national average for business teachers, postsecondaries?
Amarillo pays $129K median vs. the U.S. average of $99K — that’s +30%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $141K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do business teachers, postsecondaries make in Amarillo, TX?
The median is $129,210 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,530, and experienced business teachers, postsecondaries can clear $164,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $129K enough to live in Amarillo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,256/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,041/month, which eats 12.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a business teachers, postsecondary salary go in Amarillo?
Amarillo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median business teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $140,752 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do business teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.