Amarillo, TX
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$59,732
across all roles
Cost Index
74
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,020/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Amarillo?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.84× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 74 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,654/mo, Amarillo is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
74
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,020
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,654
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$52,439
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.84×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Amarillo
By gross annual salary
- $187,858
- $186,900
- $185,596
- $182,289
- $180,268
- $180,258
- $178,430
- $175,816
- $169,144
- $167,075
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,448/mo
- $9,390/mo
- $9,310/mo
- $9,109/mo
- $8,986/mo
- $8,986/mo
- $8,875/mo
- $8,716/mo
- $8,310/mo
- $8,184/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Amarillo
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.