Cost of Living in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo, TX — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
91.8
U.S. average = 100 · #248 of 387
Median wage
$44,580
all jobs · $3,167/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$903
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Amarillo, TX to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Amarillo, TX vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 91.8 | −8.2% |
| Housing | 78.4 | −21.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | −6.2% |
| Utilities | 83.5 | −16.5% |
| Other services | 96.2 | −3.8% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Amarillo, TX
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $778 | $31,120/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $903 | $36,120/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,106 | $44,240/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,503 | $60,120/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,742 | $69,680/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Amarillo, TX
Your take-home pay
$38,000
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,167Monthly
$1,583Twice a month
$1,462Every 2 weeks
$18.27Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,170
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,764
- Medicare (1.45%)$646
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,000
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Amarillo, TX
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo, TX expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Amarillo, TX metro area are 91.8% of the U.S. average, with housing at 78.4%. It is the #248 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Amarillo, TX?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $55,092 in Amarillo, TX (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $44,580.
How much is rent in Amarillo, TX?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Amarillo, TX are $778 for a studio, $903 for one bedroom, $1,106 for two bedrooms and $1,503 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Amarillo, TX
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $143,350
- Medical and Health Services Manager — $105,290
- Construction Manager — $95,740
- General and Operations Manager — $85,770
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Project Management Specialist — $83,210
- Accountant and Auditor — $76,200
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $74,370
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $71,840
- Human Resources Specialist — $62,180
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Computer User Support Specialist — $49,440
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $61,170
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — $60,340
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $59,240
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $58,870
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $26,670
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $86,850
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $61,330
- Pharmacy Technician — $43,960
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $37,170
- Nursing Assistant — $36,700
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $24,400
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $78,900
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $54,020
- Security Guard — $35,520
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $35,470
- Cooks, Restaurant — $30,560
- Food Preparation Worker — $29,160
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $26,880
- Cooks, Fast Food — $26,100
- Waiter and Waitress — $22,710
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $21,380
- Bartender — $21,050
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $34,510
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $34,280
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $27,930
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $59,990
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $50,530
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $44,150
- Retail Salesperson — $29,310
- Cashier — $27,750
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $59,970
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $46,620
- Customer Service Representative — $38,990
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $38,810
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $38,660
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks — $38,220
- Office Clerks, General — $37,680
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $33,900
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $70,410
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters — $55,970
- Electrician — $54,360
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator — $48,850
- Construction Laborer — $38,170
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $72,580
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $45,860
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $45,340
Production Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Production and Operating Workers — $76,700
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $55,460
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $53,970
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors — $57,470
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $54,290
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator — $42,890
- Light Truck Driver — $38,560
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,060
- Stocker and Order Filler — $35,350
- Driver/Sales Worker — $35,330
- Cleaner of Vehicles and Equipment — $27,670