salary$54,290 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,690per year
Jobs in the area2,230people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Amarillo?
OK. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 26.9% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Amarillo, TX area is $54,290 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $38,690 and $81,690.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 26.9% of the median truck driver salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Amarillo, TX metro area.