SOC 11-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Managers — Amarillo
Amarillo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Financial Managers in Amarillo, TX is $143,350 per year, 13.9% below the national median of $166,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Financial Managers in Amarillo, TX is $143,350 per year, 13.9% below the national median of $166,570. Half of workers earn between $111,190 and $195,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $91,480 and the ninetieth at $294,070.
The area has 550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $172,520. Of the 337 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 8th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,480 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $111,190 | −33.2% |
| Median (50th) | $143,350 | −13.9% |
| 75th | $195,630 | +17.4% |
| 90th | $294,070 | +76.5% |
| Mean | $162,280 | −2.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $172,520 | 800 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $169,200 | 26,600 | |
| 3 | Austin | $167,180 | 7,210 | |
| 4 | Houston | $166,910 | 18,570 | |
| 5 | Odessa | $152,200 | 280 | |
| 6 | Beaumont | $149,360 | 520 | |
| 7 | San Antonio | $144,710 | 4,910 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $140,310 | 460 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $138,150 | 560 | |
| 10 | Tyler | $136,520 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amarillo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $143,350 goes as far as $147,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$143,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$147,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $143,350 a year, 13.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $91,480 to $294,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $172,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Managers in Amarillo, TX?
The median annual wage is $143,350, or $68.92 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 $166,570, so pay in Amarillo, TX is 13.9% 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 $294,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $91,480 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 $172,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 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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