Median DOL Salary
$83,348
Total DOL Filings
481
Companies Hiring
154
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
AMARILLO, TX$83,348
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in AMARILLO, TX is 36.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in AMARILLO
Highest-Paying Occupations in AMARILLO
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $182,000 | +15.7% | 14 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $157,500 | +26% | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $69,927 | -33.8% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,166 | -37.2% | 14 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $42,158 | -46.2% | 26 |
| Lodging Managers | $41,600 | -40.9% | 8 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $39,976 | N/A | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in AMARILLO, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
AMARILLO, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $182,000 | $196,332 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $157,500 | $169,903 |
| Electrical Engineers | $69,927 | $75,434 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,166 | $70,298 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $42,158 | $45,478 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.