May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
337 occupations
Across 337 occupations with published wages in Amarillo, physicians, all other record the highest median at $364,420 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Amarillo
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $364,420 | 410 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $232,290 | — | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $208,170 | 80 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,220 | 60 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $154,960 | 100 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $149,990 | 290 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $143,520 | 240 | |
| 8 | Financial Managers | $143,350 | 550 | |
| 9 | Engineers, All Other | $134,380 | 90 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $132,990 | 240 | |
| 11 | Lawyers | $130,580 | 410 | |
| 12 | Optometrists | $129,490 | 40 | |
| 13 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,210 | 140 | |
| 14 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,010 | 50 | |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | $126,530 | 190 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $125,860 | 120 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $124,020 | 60 | |
| 18 | Information Security Analysts | $123,550 | 60 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $120,800 | 70 | |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $119,150 | 240 | |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $119,140 | 200 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $116,530 | 320 | |
| 23 | Managers, All Other | $113,990 | 290 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $113,350 | 420 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $109,800 | 190 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,820 | $26,880 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,610 | $85,770 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,150 | $29,310 |
| Cashiers | 3,040 | $27,750 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,030 | $86,850 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,870 | $35,350 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,490 | $37,680 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,280 | $38,990 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,230 | $54,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,040 | $22,710 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $20,920 | 30 |
| Bartenders | $21,050 | 540 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $21,380 | 500 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,120 | 70 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,710 | 2,040 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,870 | 300 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $24,400 | 1,980 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $24,620 | 390 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $25,180 | 80 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,280 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.