Jobs in Amarillo, TX

Amarillo Jobs: Overview

There are numerous reasons to like Amarillo. It's located at the center of the Texas Panhandle, where it's the commercial center of that region. Lore has it that in 1893, the city's population was recorded as "between 500 and 600 humans and 50,000 head of cattle." Today, nearly 200,000 people call Amarillo home. The city has received a number of accolades for its economy. It's scored a place on SmartAsset's list of the Best Cities for Young Professionals and Insider's Best Big Cities for Starting a Business, which means it's never a bad time to look for Amarillo jobs.

Some additional Amarillo numbers include: It has 908 streets, 58 parks and playgrounds, 4 city swimming pools, 4 distinct seasons, and more than 270 days of sunshine each year. The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport has more than 50 daily arrivals and departures by 3 airlines. Because it has the 3^rd largest runway in the world, the space shuttle can land there if it needs to find an alternative to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. If you're looking to land a job near Amarillo, you might want to look at 3 locations outside the city, as well, including Lubbock, Wichita Falls, and Abilene.

Popular Jobs in Amarillo

With more than 25 national and local banks and credit unions in Amarillo, the city has a healthy number of finance jobs. Healthcare is the number one source of employment in Amarillo, with 13.9% of the population working in healthcare jobs. But the largest employer in Amarillo is the Amarillo Independent School District, which employs more than 4,000 people in education jobs.

Other popular jobs in Amarillo include:

• LVN jobs
• RN jobs
• CDL jobs

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Interviewing for Amarillo Jobs

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How Much Do Amarillo Jobs Pay?

The median household income in Amarillo is $52,725. What you make depends on your job title. To narrow in on that number, you can use Monster’s Salary Tools. Enter your information, and you’ll see the median salary and salary range for your job title. The page will also show you pay for related jobs and current job listings.

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