Cost of hiring in Amarillo, TX
BLS counts about 11,690 people in these 17 roles in Amarillo1. Project Coordinator has the highest median ($83,210 a year), Virtual Receptionist the lowest ($33,900), and Customer Support Specialist is the largest job, with about 2,280 people.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Amarillo
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-commerce Order Specialist | -2.6% | 40 | |
| Paralegal | -5.0% | 190 | |
| Bookkeeper | -8.0% | 1,230 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -8.5% | 70 | |
| Accountant | -8.9% | 1,070 | |
| Virtual Receptionist | -10.8% | 900 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -12.9% | 2,280 | |
| Office Manager | -13.7% | 1,250 | |
| HR Assistant | -14.2% | 30 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -14.4% | 100 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -15.5% | 620 | |
| Executive Assistant | -16.0% | 180 | |
| Recruiter | -18.1% | 500 | |
| Project Coordinator | -18.7% | 730 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -18.7% | 1,410 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -22.1% | 310 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -27.8% | 780 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $38,990 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $50,310 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Amarillo against the US
Amarillo pays below the US median for all 17 roles. The gap is smallest for e-commerce order specialists (-2.6%) and paralegals (-5.0%) and largest for sales development representatives (-27.8%). The middle gap across all 17 is -14.2%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for paralegals, #168 of 506 areas by median pay; its lowest is for HR assistants, #338 of 384.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Amarillo has more virtual receptionists (7.7% of these jobs here, against 5.7% nationally) and bookkeepers (10.5% against 8.7%), and fewer HR assistants (0.3% against 0.6%) and marketing specialists (2.7% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL is nearest, at -14.2%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | -13.9% | 15 | 5,090 |
| Logan, UT-ID | -14.0% | 15 | 6,470 |
| Amarillo, TX | -14.2% (this area) | 17 | 11,690 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | -14.2% | 15 | 8,150 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | -14.5% | 15 | 7,570 |
| Jefferson City, MO | -14.5% | 16 | 8,300 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, sales development representatives in Amarillo span $29,130–$98,990, the widest band (3.4×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $32,120–$50,420. Wider than nationally for HR assistants and bookkeepers, narrower for marketing specialists and sales development representatives. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, recruiters and 1 more role: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($60,340 against a $50,530 median for sales development representatives).
Amarillo against Texas
Against Texas as a whole, Amarillo pays more only for e-commerce order specialists (+1.6%), and less for 16, most of all sales development representatives (-18.1%). Its best rank within Texas is #6 of 30 areas, for paralegals.
Other areas in Texas
By jobs in these roles, Amarillo is #17 of 32 areas in Texas. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Beaumont-Port Arthur to Tyler.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 14,610 | 17 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 14,230 | 16 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | 13,290 | 17 |
| Waco, TX | 13,190 | 17 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 12,750 | 17 |
| Midland, TX | 11,320 | 16 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 11,320 | 16 |
| Laredo, TX | 10,520 | 17 |
| Eastern Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | 10,480 | 17 |
| Tyler, TX | 10,470 | 16 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Amarillo?
Of the 17 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $83,210 a year, about $107,368 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $33,900.
Is hiring in Amarillo cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 17 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for sales development representatives (-27.8%).
Sources
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