How much does a childcare worker make in Amarillo?
$27,230a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Amarillo, TX metro area. That is $13.09 an hour or $2,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.09
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 322 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,520Median: $27,230Highest 10%: $36,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,520 | $10.35 | |
| 25th | $21,680 | $10.42 | |
| Median | $27,230 | $13.09 | |
| 75th | $28,390 | $13.65 | |
| 90th | $36,300 | $17.45 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Dallas, TX | $31,110 |
| Midland, TX | $30,010 |
| Houston, TX | $29,530 |
| San Antonio, TX | $29,440 |
| Austin, TX | $28,470 |
| College Station, TX | $27,250 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $27,210 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,210 |
| Abilene, TX | $26,810 |
| San Angelo, TX | $26,780 |
| Waco, TX | $26,760 |
| Lubbock, TX | $26,650 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,050 |
| Killeen, TX | $25,960 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $24,120 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,410 |
| Longview, TX | $23,410 |
| Victoria, TX | $23,280 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,940 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $22,480 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,350 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,310 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Amarillo, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Amarillo?
The median hourly pay in the Amarillo, TX metro area is $13.09 ($27,230 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Amarillo than the national average?
No: $27,230 against $34,980 nationally, 22% less.
How does Amarillo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $28,570, so Amarillo pays 5% less.
Where does Amarillo rank for childcare worker pay?
322 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Amarillo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.