salary$86,850 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,700per year
Jobs in the area3,030people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Amarillo?
Cheap. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 16.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Amarillo, TX area is $86,850 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $65,690 and $122,700.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 16.8% of the median registered nurse 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.