What is the average salary in Amarillo, TX?
$56,060a year
Average yearly pay across 337 jobs with official data in the Amarillo, TX metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.95
- Jobs with data
- 337
- Workers counted
- 113,150
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $364,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $232,300 |
| Chief Executive | $208,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $162,200 |
| Dentist | $155,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $150,000 |
| Pharmacist | $143,500 |
| Financial Manager | $143,400 |
| Engineer | $134,400 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,880 |
| General and Operations Manager | $85,770 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,310 |
| Cashier | $27,750 |
| Registered Nurse | $86,850 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,350 |
| Office Clerk | $37,680 |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,990 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $54,290 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,710 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$98,510
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$162,200
- Chief Executive$208,200
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$150,000
- Construction Manager$95,740
- Education Administrator$95,070
- Education Administrator$79,550
- Education Administrator$103,300
- Education and Childcare Administrator$50,690
- Facilities Manager$93,000
- Financial Manager$143,400
- Food Service Manager$50,140
- Fundraising Manager$85,160
- General and Operations Manager$85,770
- Human Resources Manager$125,900
- Industrial Production Manager$126,500
- Manager$114,000
- Marketing Manager$119,100
- Medical and Health Services Manager$105,300
- Property$56,640
- Public Relations Manager$103,900
- Purchasing Manager$120,800
- Sales Manager$113,400
- Social and Community Service Manager$71,740
- Training and Development Manager$89,730
- Transportation$91,120
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,200
- Business Operations Specialist$74,370
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$71,840
- Claims Adjuster$80,850
- Compensation$62,660
- Compliance Officer$64,470
- Cost Estimator$72,140
- Credit Counselor$40,080
- Financial and Investment Analyst$94,690
- Financial Specialist$62,760
- Fundraiser$63,060
- Human Resources Specialist$62,180
- Loan Officer$61,160
- Logistician$61,410
- Management Analyst$82,000
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,380
- Meeting$49,370
- Personal Financial Advisor$83,950
- Project Management Specialist$83,210
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$61,180
- Tax Preparer$70,980
- Training and Development Specialist$51,070
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$104,500
- Computer Network Support Specialist$59,900
- Computer Occupation$82,850
- Computer Programmer$77,570
- Computer Systems Analyst$97,620
- Computer User Support Specialist$49,440
- Data Scientist$101,400
- Information Security Analyst$123,600
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,980
- Operations Research Analyst$66,020
- Software Developer$116,500
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$88,810
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$58,900
- Civil Engineer$75,910
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$47,290
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$80,470
- Electrical Engineer$106,100
- Engineer$134,400
- Industrial Engineer$95,810
- Mechanical Drafter$58,580
- Mechanical Engineer$98,830
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$49,500
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$44,610
- Conservation Scientist$64,680
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$64,970
- Life$27,910
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$75,350
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$58,300
- School Psychologist$73,530
Community and social service
- Child$48,790
- Clergy$59,910
- Community and Social Service Specialist$39,370
- Community Health Worker$39,340
- Educational$63,660
- Healthcare Social Worker$64,120
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$52,610
- Social and Human Service Assistant$44,600
- Social Worker$78,850
- Substance Abuse$67,630
Legal
- Lawyer$130,600
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$59,740
- Title Examiner$56,620
Educational instruction and library
- Art$83,280
- Business Teacher$129,200
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,340
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$59,580
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$61,840
- Communications Teacher$75,270
- Computer Science Teacher$61,730
- Education Teacher$77,400
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$25,180
- Elementary School Teacher$61,170
- Engineering Teacher$127,000
- English Language and Literature Teacher$76,840
- Health Specialties Teacher$76,490
- Instructional Coordinator$81,950
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$65,620
- Library Technician$32,180
- Mathematical Science Teacher$73,520
- Middle School Teacher$58,870
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$74,650
- Postsecondary Teacher$74,910
- Preschool Teacher$29,700
- Psychology Teacher$60,730
- Secondary School Teacher$59,240
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$43,280
- Special Education Teacher$60,340
- Special Education Teacher$61,980
- Special Education Teacher$60,830
- Substitute Teacher$25,280
- Teacher and Instructor$42,130
- Teaching Assistant$36,360
- Teaching Assistant$26,670
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$46,580
- Coach and Scout$43,630
- Floral Designer$31,150
- Graphic Designer$46,220
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$34,780
- Producer and Director$45,610
- Public Relations Specialist$57,920
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$48,540
- Chiropractor$79,990
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$57,410
- Dental Hygienist$84,990
- Dentist$155,000
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$70,030
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$74,710
- Emergency Medical Technician$36,300
- Family Medicine Physician$232,300
- Health Technologist and Technician$47,750
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,330
- Medical Records Specialist$47,410
- Nurse Practitioner$119,200
- Occupational Therapist$102,400
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$36,810
- Optician$41,710
- Optometrist$129,500
- Paramedic$52,390
- Pharmacist$143,500
- Pharmacy Technician$43,960
- Physical Therapist$109,800
- Physician$364,400
- Physician Assistant$133,000
- Psychiatric Technician$35,090
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$71,190
- Registered Nurse$86,850
- Respiratory Therapist$80,470
- Speech-Language Pathologist$85,160
- Surgical Assistant$79,820
- Surgical Technologist$58,440
- Veterinarian$124,000
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$44,010
- Healthcare Support Worker$43,240
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$24,400
- Medical Assistant$37,170
- Medical Equipment Preparer$45,010
- Nursing Assistant$36,700
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$76,720
- Pharmacy Aide$36,560
- Phlebotomist$38,480
- Physical Therapist Aide$26,930
- Physical Therapist Assistant$72,750
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$30,210
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,020
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$20,920
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,980
- Firefighter$48,420
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$59,890
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$62,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$45,830
- Lifeguard$22,120
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,900
- Security Guard$35,520
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$21,050
- Chef and Head Cook$45,370
- Cook$26,100
- Cook$32,880
- Cook$30,560
- Cook$25,500
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$21,380
- Dishwasher$28,270
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$26,880
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$35,470
- Food Preparation Worker$29,160
- Food Server$29,020
- Host and Hostess$24,620
- Waiter and Waitress$22,710
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,870
- Animal Caretaker$29,180
- Childcare Worker$27,230
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,020
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$41,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$40,210
- Hairdresser$27,810
- Recreation Worker$30,520
- Residential Advisor$26,060
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$57,300
- Cashier$27,750
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,980
- Demonstrator and Product Promoter$37,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$61,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$44,150
- Insurance Sales Agent$38,580
- Parts Salesperson$34,630
- Real Estate Sales Agent$40,970
- Retail Salesperson$29,310
- Sale and Related Worker$37,560
- Sales Representative$82,490
- Sales Representative$59,990
- Sales Representatives of Service$50,530
- Security$72,100
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$45,330
- Billing and Posting Clerk$42,030
- Bookkeeping$46,620
- Courier and Messenger$38,280
- Court$45,700
- Customer Service Representative$38,990
- Data Entry Keyer$37,830
- Dispatcher$48,780
- Eligibility Interviewer$45,470
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,350
- File Clerk$37,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$59,970
- Human Resources Assistant$43,410
- Information and Record Clerk$38,980
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$44,240
- Interviewer$38,370
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,850
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,960
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,840
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,810
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$27,380
- Office Clerk$37,680
- Order Clerk$44,980
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$49,850
- Postal Service Clerk$60,890
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,010
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
- Procurement Clerk$42,560
- Production$51,740
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$57,970
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$33,900
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,660
- Shipping$38,220
- Teller$36,250
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$30,070
- Farmworker and Laborer$30,790
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$47,780
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$45,760
- Construction and Building Inspector$69,820
- Construction Laborer$38,170
- Electrician$54,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$70,410
- Glazier$44,060
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$77,580
- Helpers--Electrician$45,870
- Helpers--Pipelayer$35,610
- Highway Maintenance Worker$43,940
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,850
- Painter$42,320
- Plumber$55,970
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$38,350
- Sheet Metal Worker$51,990
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,610
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,190
- Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer$44,490
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$45,860
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$57,040
- Computer$40,750
- Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$50,170
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$63,270
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$57,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$72,580
- Heating$49,840
- Helpers--Installation$34,320
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,590
- Installation$44,700
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$45,340
- Maintenance Worker$59,410
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$62,720
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$49,560
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$57,250
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,230
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,040
Production
- Baker$30,760
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,040
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$36,690
- Coating$37,530
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,070
- Cutting$49,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,700
- Food Batchmaker$35,560
- Helpers--Production Worker$48,370
- Inspector$53,970
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,530
- Machinist$41,900
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,530
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$55,970
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,110
- Plant and System Operator$38,840
- Printing Press Operator$41,850
- Production Worker$38,910
- Separating$46,910
- Sewing Machine Operator$31,510
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$43,220
- Welder$55,460
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$36,490
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,670
- Driver/Sales Worker$35,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,470
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,290
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$42,890
- Laborer and Freight$37,060
- Light Truck Driver$38,560
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$42,140
- Packer and Packager$35,650
- Parking Attendant$28,920
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$43,840
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$32,140
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,350
- Wellhead Pumper$77,150
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Amarillo, TX?
About $56,060 a year ($26.95 an hour): the average of the 337 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Amarillo, TX?
Physician ($364,400), Family Medicine Physician ($232,300), Chief Executive ($208,200).
What are the most common jobs in Amarillo, TX?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (4,820 jobs), General and Operations Manager (3,610 jobs), Retail Salesperson (3,150 jobs).
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.