Accountant salary in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo is a lower-cost market for accountants: the median of $76,200 a year1 is 5.8% below the Texas statewide median of $80,920, and 8.9% below the US median of $83,680. Among US areas it comes in at #285 of 521. BLS counts about 1,070 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Amarillo, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Amarillo against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo, TX | $48,220 | $76,200 | $118,250 | |
| Texas | $53,380 | $80,920 | $132,040 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
Accountants at the 90th percentile earn $118,250, 2.5 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.6. The middle half of accountants in Amarillo earns $61,220–$92,750. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $31,530 wide, against $38,200 across Texas and $42,790 nationally: employers in Amarillo pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,220 | $4,018 | $23.18 | $62,219 |
| 25th percentile | $61,220 | $5,102 | $29.43 | $78,994 |
| Median | $76,200 | $6,350 | $36.63 | $98,323 |
| 75th percentile | $92,750 | $7,729 | $44.59 | $119,677 |
| 90th percentile | $118,250 | $9,854 | $56.85 | $152,581 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $14,980 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $16,550, or about $21,355 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Amarillo, and the Texas statewide median of $80,920 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Amarillo
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $22,123 to the $76,200 median and brings it to $98,323 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Amarillo
Of the 17 roles we track in Amarillo, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($83,210); executive assistants come next at $64,350.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +9.2% | 730 | |
| Accountant | this role | 1,070 | |
| Executive Assistant | -15.6% | 180 | |
| Recruiter | -18.4% | 500 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.4% | 310 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #5 of the 17 roles we track in Amarillo (-8.9%), between data entry specialists (-8.5%) and virtual receptionists (-10.8%). The typical role here is at -14.2%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Amarillo than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 9.2% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Amarillo, 7.4% across Texas and 9.1% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $63,410 in Laredo to $100,890 in Midland, a gap of $37,480 a year. Of the 9 areas in Texas with more accountants than Amarillo, 3 pay less: El Paso, TX ($65,990), McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($64,470) and the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area ($74,450).
| Area | Median | vs Amarillo | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +2.6% | 720 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | +0.6% | 840 | |
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 1,470 | |
| Amarillo, TX | this area | 1,070 | |
| Waco, TX | -0.1% | 860 | |
| Wichita Falls, TX | -0.2% | 310 | |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | -0.7% | 260 |
Amarillo against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Amarillo is #175 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Texas, Grand Rapids-Wyoming and Topeka pay just above Amarillo and Lancaster and Farmington just below. All four are within $100 a year of the median in Amarillo. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Amarillo | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas, CA | +10.0% | 1,050 | jobs | |
| Evansville, IN | +1.6% | 1,050 | jobs | |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | +1.2% | 1,060 | jobs | |
| Topeka, KS | +0.1% | 1,420 | pay | |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | +0.1% | 5,670 | pay | |
| Amarillo, TX | this area | 1,070 | ||
| Lancaster, PA | -0.1% | 1,990 | pay | |
| Farmington, NM | -0.1% | 240 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Amarillo, TX?
About $98,323 a year at the median, or $8,194 a month: $76,200 in pay plus about $22,123 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Amarillo?
The median was $76,200 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,220, the 90th $118,250, and the middle half earned $61,220 to $92,750.
Is Amarillo cheaper than the rest of Texas for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $76,200 against $80,920 statewide. The next area up in Texas is the North Region of Texas nonmetro area at $76,290, the next down Waco at $76,140.
How many accountants work in Amarillo?
BLS counts about 1,070 in the May 2025 survey. 9 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area, with about 1,180.
Does an accountant cost more than an executive assistant in Amarillo?
Yes: $11,850 a year more at the median. The medians are $76,200 and $64,350.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.