salary$132,990 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,490per year
Jobs in the area240people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 11.0% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Amarillo, TX area is $132,990 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $106,580 and $155,490.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 11.0% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Amarillo, TX metro area.