SOC 15-1211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Systems Analysts — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $97,620, median pay for Computer Systems Analysts in Amarillo, TX tracks the national median of $105,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $97,620, median pay for Computer Systems Analysts in Amarillo, TX tracks the national median of $105,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $62,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $147,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,070 to $121,750.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.26 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $124,540. Of the 337 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,130 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $81,070 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $97,620 | −7.8% |
| 75th | $121,750 | +15.0% |
| 90th | $147,350 | +39.2% |
| Mean | $101,050 | −4.5% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $97,620 goes as far as $100,536 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,536US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,620 a year, 7.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,130 to $147,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $124,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Systems Analysts in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $97,620, or $46.93 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 $105,850, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 7.8% 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 $147,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,130 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 Midland, at $124,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 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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