Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Amarillo, TX, health specialties teachers, postsecondaries earn $76,490 at the median. The range runs from $62K at the entry level to $146K for experienced workers.
So what does $76K 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
Pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondary in Amarillo runs about 29% below the U.S. median of $107K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,041/month, 20.1% 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. Lower pay, lower costs, Amarillo can be a reasonable trade-off for health specialties teachers, postsecondarys who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for health specialties teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Amarillo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $132K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $105K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $129K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $126K | , |
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 health specialties teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $62K. Mid-career wages sit at $76K. Top earners bring in $146K or more, a $84K spread from bottom to top.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $168K | +57% | 3,520 |
| District of Columbia | $168K | +56% | 1,460 |
| California | $165K | +54% | 17,350 |
| Washington | $138K | +28% | 4,510 |
| Mississippi | $137K | +28% | 1,890 |
| Colorado | $137K | +28% | 7,800 |
| New Mexico | $135K | +25% | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $135K | +25% | 10,250 |
| New York | $131K | +22% | 21,410 |
| Missouri | $130K | +22% | 5,700 |
| Iowa | $128K | +20% | 3,230 |
| Louisiana | $125K | +17% | 2,250 |
| Arkansas | $125K | +16% | 2,080 |
| Michigan | $109K | +2% | 3,430 |
| Maryland | $108K | +1% | 7,460 |
| Texas | $108K | +1% | 18,960 |
| Pennsylvania | $108K | +1% | 14,890 |
| Vermont | $108K | +0% | 1,170 |
| Georgia | $107K | -0% | 4,860 |
| Virginia | $107K | -0% | 5,040 |
| Delaware | $106K | -1% | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $104K | -3% | 480 |
| Minnesota | $104K | -4% | 3,050 |
| North Carolina | $103K | -4% | 9,240 |
| Oregon | $103K | -4% | 2,170 |
| Maine | $103K | -4% | 730 |
| Idaho | $102K | -5% | N/A |
| Montana | $101K | -6% | 370 |
| North Dakota | $101K | -6% | 510 |
| Arizona | $99K | -8% | 3,620 |
| Tennessee | $99K | -8% | 4,400 |
| Indiana | $98K | -9% | 4,880 |
| New Jersey | $97K | -10% | 2,960 |
| Wyoming | $93K | -13% | 230 |
| Illinois | $93K | -13% | 7,740 |
| Alabama | $92K | -14% | 3,360 |
| Florida | $89K | -17% | 8,500 |
| Kansas | $87K | -19% | 1,060 |
| New Hampshire | $85K | -21% | 430 |
| Kentucky | $84K | -22% | 1,380 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -23% | 1,030 |
| Wisconsin | $82K | -24% | 4,410 |
| Hawaii | $81K | -24% | 290 |
| Nebraska | $81K | -25% | 2,760 |
| South Dakota | $79K | -27% | 270 |
| Nevada | $77K | -28% | 1,230 |
| Oklahoma | $76K | -29% | 950 |
| Ohio | $75K | -30% | 5,670 |
| Alaska | $74K | -31% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $60K | -44% | 2,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a health specialties teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Amarillo?
Yes — at the median salary of $76K, rent takes 20.1% 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 health specialties teachers, postsecondaries in Amarillo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new health specialties teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $62K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,723/month. At HUD’s $1,041/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is health specialties teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Amarillo?
Local pay runs 29% below the national median — $76K here vs. $107K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Amarillo compare to the national average for health specialties teachers, postsecondaries?
Amarillo pays $76K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s -29%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — below the national median.
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondaries make in Amarillo, TX?
The median is $76,490 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,050, and experienced health specialties teachers, postsecondaries can clear $146,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $76K enough to live in Amarillo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,183/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,041/month, which eats 20.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a health specialties 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 health specialties teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $83,322 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do health specialties 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.