SOC 39-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Childcare Workers — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Childcare Workers in Amarillo, TX is $27,230 per year, 22.2% below the national median of $34,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Childcare Workers in Amarillo, TX is $27,230 per year, 22.2% below the national median of $34,980. Half of workers earn between $21,680 and $28,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,520 and the ninetieth at $36,300.
Employment stands at 370, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Dallas records the highest median at $31,110. Of the 337 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 321st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,520 | −38.5% |
| 25th | $21,680 | −38.0% |
| Median (50th) | $27,230 | −22.2% |
| 75th | $28,390 | −18.8% |
| 90th | $36,300 | +3.8% |
| Mean | $26,690 | −23.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas | $31,110 | 8,660 | |
| 2 | Midland | $30,010 | 240 | |
| 3 | Houston | $29,530 | 8,690 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $29,440 | 3,100 | |
| 5 | Austin | $28,470 | 3,400 | |
| 6 | College Station | $27,250 | 350 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $27,210 | 570 | |
| 8 | Odessa | $27,210 | 200 | |
| 9 | Abilene | $26,810 | 130 | |
| 10 | San Angelo | $26,780 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $27,230 goes as far as $28,043 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,043US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,230 a year, 22.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,520 to $36,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dallas, at $31,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Childcare Workers in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $27,230, or $13.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,980, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 22.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amarillo, TX earns more than $36,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,520 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dallas, at $31,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Amarillo, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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