Salaries in Amarillo, TX metro area
Typical pay for 337 jobs in the Amarillo, TX metro area. The median for all workers is $44,580 a year ($21.43 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$44,580
Median hourly
$21.43
Workers
123,930
vs U.S. median
-13%
Highest paying jobs in Amarillo, TX
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $364,420 | 410 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $232,290 | n/a |
| Chief Executive | $208,170 | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,220 | 60 |
| Dentists, General | $154,960 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,990 | 290 |
| Pharmacist | $143,520 | 240 |
| Financial Manager | $143,350 | 550 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,380 | 90 |
| Physician Assistant | $132,990 | 240 |
| Lawyer | $130,580 | 410 |
| Optometrist | $129,490 | 40 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,210 | 140 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,010 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $126,530 | 190 |
Most common jobs in Amarillo, TX
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,820 | $26,880 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,610 | $85,770 |
| Retail Salesperson | 3,150 | $29,310 |
| Cashier | 3,040 | $27,750 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,030 | $86,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,870 | $35,350 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,490 | $37,680 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,280 | $38,990 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,230 | $54,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,040 | $22,710 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,980 | $24,400 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,980 | $34,280 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,650 | $37,060 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,640 | $45,340 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,410 | $38,660 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Texas.
All 337 jobs by category
Management Occupations (26)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (22)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (11)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (11)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (7)Community and Social Service Occupations (10)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (31)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (7)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (31)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (6)Personal Care and Service Occupations (9)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (34)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (17)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (20)Production Occupations (22)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (15)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,200 | $36.64 | 1,070 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $74,370 | $35.76 | 540 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $71,840 | $34.54 | 490 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $80,850 | $38.87 | 130 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $62,660 | $30.12 | 40 |
| Compliance Officer | $64,470 | $30.99 | 270 |
| Cost Estimator | $72,140 | $34.68 | 170 |
| Credit Counselor | $40,080 | $19.27 | 40 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $94,690 | $45.52 | 90 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $62,760 | $30.17 | 70 |
| Fundraiser | $63,060 | $30.32 | 50 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $62,180 | $29.90 | 500 |
| Loan Officer | $61,160 | $29.40 | 160 |
| Logistician | $61,410 | $29.52 | 120 |
| Management Analyst | $82,000 | $39.42 | 270 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,380 | $29.51 | 310 |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | $49,370 | $23.73 | 70 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $83,950 | $40.36 | 130 |
| Project Management Specialist | $83,210 | $40.01 | 730 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $61,180 | $29.41 | 40 |
| Tax Preparer | $70,980 | $34.12 | 60 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $51,070 | $24.55 | 360 |
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $104,480 | $50.23 | 30 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $59,900 | $28.80 | 90 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $82,850 | $39.83 | 180 |
| Computer Programmer | $77,570 | $37.30 | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,620 | $46.93 | 110 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $49,440 | $23.77 | 550 |
| Data Scientist | $101,350 | $48.73 | 70 |
| Information Security Analyst | $123,550 | $59.40 | 60 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $92,980 | $44.70 | 180 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $66,020 | $31.74 | 40 |
| Software Developer | $116,530 | $56.03 | 320 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $88,810 | $42.70 | 50 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $58,900 | $28.32 | 60 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $47,290 | $22.74 | 60 |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $36.50 | 150 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $80,470 | $38.69 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $106,130 | $51.03 | 60 |
| Engineers, All Other | $134,380 | $64.61 | 90 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,810 | $46.06 | 230 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $58,580 | $28.16 | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,830 | $47.51 | 130 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $49,500 | $23.80 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Technician | $44,610 | $21.45 | 30 |
| Conservation Scientist | $64,680 | $31.10 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $64,970 | $31.23 | 30 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $27,910 | $13.42 | 140 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $75,350 | $36.23 | 130 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $58,300 | $28.03 | 30 |
| School Psychologist | $73,530 | $35.35 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,790 | $23.46 | 290 |
| Clergy | $59,910 | $28.80 | 30 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $39,370 | $18.93 | 70 |
| Community Health Worker | $39,340 | $18.91 | 50 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $63,660 | $30.61 | 300 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,120 | $30.83 | 80 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $52,610 | $25.29 | 140 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $44,600 | $21.44 | 250 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $78,850 | $37.91 | 70 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $67,630 | $32.52 | 170 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $130,580 | $62.78 | 410 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $59,740 | $28.72 | 190 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $56,620 | $27.22 | 40 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,580 | $22.39 | 40 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $43,630 | — | 150 |
| Floral Designer | $31,150 | $14.98 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $46,220 | $22.22 | 90 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $34,780 | $16.72 | 130 |
| Producers and Directors | $45,610 | $21.93 | 60 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $57,920 | $27.85 | 170 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $44,010 | $21.16 | 280 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $43,240 | $20.79 | 80 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $24,400 | $11.73 | 1,980 |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $17.87 | 690 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,010 | $21.64 | 40 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,700 | $17.65 | 1,000 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,720 | $36.88 | 90 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $36,560 | $17.58 | 30 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,480 | $18.50 | 110 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $26,930 | $12.95 | 60 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,750 | $34.98 | 150 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $30,210 | $14.53 | 100 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $54,020 | $25.97 | 600 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $20,920 | $10.06 | 30 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $74,980 | $36.05 | 90 |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $23.28 | 240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $59,890 | $28.80 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $62,010 | $29.81 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $103,020 | $49.53 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $45,830 | $22.04 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,120 | $10.64 | 70 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,900 | $37.93 | 610 |
| Security Guard | $35,520 | $17.08 | 590 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 40 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $21,050 | $10.12 | 540 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $45,370 | $21.81 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,100 | $12.55 | 440 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $32,880 | $15.81 | 240 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,560 | $14.69 | 1,300 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $25,500 | $12.26 | 130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,380 | $10.28 | 500 |
| Dishwasher | $28,270 | $13.59 | 280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,880 | $12.92 | 4,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $35,470 | $17.05 | 1,330 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $29,160 | $14.02 | 770 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,020 | $13.95 | 80 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,620 | $11.84 | 390 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,710 | $10.92 | 2,040 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $42,160 | $20.27 | 110 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $45,350 | $21.80 | 70 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,280 | $16.48 | 1,980 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $34,510 | $16.59 | 530 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $27,930 | $13.43 | 920 |
| Pest Control Worker | $35,890 | $17.26 | 50 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,870 | $11.00 | 300 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,180 | $14.03 | 220 |
| Childcare Worker | $27,230 | $13.09 | 370 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $38,020 | $18.28 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $41,640 | $20.02 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $40,210 | $19.33 | 90 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,810 | $13.37 | 150 |
| Recreation Worker | $30,520 | $14.67 | 260 |
| Residential Advisor | $26,060 | $12.53 | 80 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $57,300 | $27.55 | 30 |
| Cashier | $27,750 | $13.34 | 3,040 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $36,980 | $17.78 | 390 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $37,520 | $18.04 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $61,670 | $29.65 | 150 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $44,150 | $21.23 | 1,120 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $38,580 | $18.55 | 380 |
| Parts Salesperson | $34,630 | $16.65 | 290 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $40,970 | $19.70 | 80 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,310 | $14.09 | 3,150 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $37,560 | $18.06 | 80 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $50,530 | $24.30 | 780 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $59,990 | $28.84 | 700 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $82,490 | $39.66 | 100 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $72,100 | $34.66 | 340 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $30,790 | $14.80 | 40 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $30,070 | $14.46 | 80 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $47,780 | $22.97 | 350 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $45,760 | $22.00 | 240 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $69,820 | $33.57 | 110 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,170 | $18.35 | 970 |
| Electrician | $54,360 | $26.13 | 750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $70,410 | $33.85 | 800 |
| Glazier | $44,060 | $21.19 | 60 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $77,580 | $37.30 | 120 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $45,870 | $22.05 | 70 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $35,610 | $17.12 | 80 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $43,940 | $21.12 | 40 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $48,850 | $23.48 | 490 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $42,320 | $20.35 | 170 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $55,970 | $26.91 | 440 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $38,350 | $18.44 | 30 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $51,990 | $25.00 | 50 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $59,610 | $28.66 | 60 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $36,490 | $17.54 | 330 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $27,670 | $13.30 | 460 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $35,330 | $16.98 | 480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $57,470 | $27.63 | 640 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $54,290 | $26.10 | 2,230 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $42,890 | $20.62 | 520 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $37,060 | $17.82 | 1,650 |
| Light Truck Driver | $38,560 | $18.54 | 670 |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | $42,140 | $20.26 | 50 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $35,650 | $17.14 | 410 |
| Parking Attendant | $28,920 | $13.90 | 70 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $43,840 | $21.08 | 120 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $32,140 | $15.45 | 150 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,350 | $17.00 | 2,870 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $77,150 | $37.09 | 60 |