Metro profile · CBSA 11100
Healthcare wages in Amarillo, TX
30 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 30 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Amarillo
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
30 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $364,420 | $364,420 | 55 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $76,720 | $76,720 | 49 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,750 | $72,750 | 49 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $109,800 | $109,800 | 49 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $143,520 | $143,520 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $102,380 | $102,380 | 48 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,960 | $43,960 | 47 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $132,990 | $132,990 | 47 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,470 | $80,470 | 47 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $124,020 | $124,020 | 47 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,330 | $61,330 | 47 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $232,290 | $232,290 | 47 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $58,440 | $58,440 | 46 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $119,150 | $119,150 | 46 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $86,850 | $86,850 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $57,410 | $57,410 | 46 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $44,010 | $44,010 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $154,960 | $154,960 | 46 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $38,480 | $38,480 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $85,160 | $85,160 | 45 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $71,190 | $71,190 | 45 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,700 | $36,700 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $36,300 | $36,300 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,170 | $37,170 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,810 | $36,810 | 44 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $26,930 | $26,930 | 43 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $35,090 | $35,090 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $70,030 | $70,030 | 42 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $24,400 | $24,400 | 41 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $48,540 | $48,540 | 41 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Amarillo
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.