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In Amarillo, TX, job growth is expected to rise by 20.22% over the next few years, which is slightly lower than the US average of 30.54%. Despite this, the unemployment rate in Amarillo is only 3.0%, compared to the US rate of 4.1%. This indicates that there are plenty of jobs and opportunities available in Amarillo for those looking to pursue new careers or advance in their current ones. It is a great place for anyone who wants to take advantage of job growth and high employment rates.

The unemployment rate in Amarillo is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Amarillo has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 3.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Amarillo is $55,174.
- The median home cost in Amarillo is $188,500

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Amarillo? Architecture, Engineering ($79,876)
- Worst paying jobs? Personal Care ($15,798)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($63,542)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($16,624)
- Average Income of Residents in Amarillo ($30,474) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Amarillo (4.9) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Amarillo, Texas that match your qualifications.

     JobsAmarillo, TexasUnited States
  $30,474$37,638
  $55,174$69,021
  4.96
  -3.2%-6.2%
  31.5%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationAmarillo, TexasUnited States
  Management$60,139$77,236
  Business, Financial$52,247$68,299
  Computer, Math$59,314$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$79,876$86,023
  Sciences$76,891$66,034
  Social Service$43,618$44,925
  Legal$66,141$88,013
  Education$50,425$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,583$43,591
  Health Practitioners$66,531$75,327
  Health Technicians$39,513$41,524
  Healthcare Support$24,375$25,441
  Fire Fighters$54,429$35,516
  Law Enforcement$49,070$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,916$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$23,562$23,378
  Personal Care$15,798$15,351
  Sales, Related$30,503$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$29,717$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$50,219$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$39,146$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,514$48,436
  Production$33,449$38,103
  Transportation$41,648$39,572
  Material Moving$26,420$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryAmarillo, TexasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$48,558$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$61,763$74,432
  Construction$38,866$44,287
  Manufacturing$39,637$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$48,374$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,704$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$46,769$43,256
  Utilities$63,542$77,546
  Information$43,060$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$42,028$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$30,366$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$54,726$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$57,188$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$34,174$30,687
  Educational Services$46,187$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$38,094$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$17,974$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$16,624$18,154
  Other Services$27,907$29,481
  Public Administration$51,612$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 5 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 5 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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