Amarillo, TX
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Amarillo, TX, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 331 detailed occupations covering about 101,760 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 19.5% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $200,270 | +130.5% | 30 |
| Dentists, General | $154,990 | -6.8% | 80 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $135,110 | -18.3% | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $131,060 | -3.7% | 270 |
| Engineers, All Other | $130,870 | +16.9% | 70 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,440 | -23.6% | 170 |
| Financial Managers | $125,010 | +11.6% | 320 |
| Marketing Managers | $119,210 | -33.6% | 100 |
| Managers, All Other | $109,790 | -17.8% | 170 |
| Lawyers | $106,050 | -27.2% | 310 |
| Veterinarians | $105,800 | -11.2% | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $105,150 | -22.9% | 70 |
| Software Developers | $104,180 | -37.5% | 290 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,910 | -3.8% | 120 |
| Information Security Analysts | $102,560 | -14.8% | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,540 | -12.3% | 150 |
| Physician Assistants | $102,020 | -21.5% | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $101,660 | -19.5% | 260 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,270 | -4.1% | 270 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,570 | -10% | 380 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,660 | -2.1% | 170 |
| Occupational Therapists | $95,220 | -1.2% | 90 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $95,180 | -10.6% | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $94,860 | -6.8% | 60 |
| Power Plant Operators | $93,220 | -3.9% | 90 |