Nurse Informaticist jobs in Amarillo, TX
Pay for nurse informaticists in the Amarillo area centers on $40.29 per hour, or about $83,810 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.56 and the upper quarter over $46.27. That ranks 161st of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 134th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo. The free report below lists employers near Amarillo and what they pay.
- $40.29median pay per hour, Amarillo
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 2,830nurse informaticists employed in the metro area
- 92cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nurse Informaticist pay in Amarillo, TX
The metro median is 7% below the Texas statewide median of $43.27 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 2,830 registered nurses employed in the Amarillo metro area, 23.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.91 | $64,290 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.56 | $76,040 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.29 | $83,810 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.27 | $96,240 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.91 | $112,130 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Amarillo ranks
- 161st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 134th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 24 Texas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Amarillo
- Overall prices in Amarillo run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 78.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.29 median hour buys what $43.88 buys at the national price level, 2% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $72,522
- Per month: $6,044
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Amarillo metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Amarillo
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Amarillo Healthcare System Amarillo, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Bsa Hospital Amarillo, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Quail Creek Surgical Hospital Amarillo, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Amarillo Amarillo, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock, TX | 113 mi | $37.84/hr | 272,086 |
| Lawton, OK | 197 mi | $40.94/hr | 90,027 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 208 mi | $38.28/hr | 102,372 |
| Abilene, TX | 224 mi | $37.44/hr | 130,501 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 236 mi | $44.11/hr | 90,551 |
| Enid, OK | 237 mi | $36.10/hr | 50,519 |
Nurse Informaticist jobs in Texas · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.
- Active RN license
- Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
- EHR build or analyst experience
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Amarillo
Amarillo city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nurse informaticists make in Amarillo, TX?
Nurse Informaticists in the Amarillo metro area have a median pay of $40.29 per hour, about $83,810 a year. The middle half earn between $36.56 and $46.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Amarillo a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?
Amarillo ranks 134th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Where do nurse informaticists work in Amarillo?
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo, led by Va Amarillo Healthcare System. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Amarillo as a nurse informaticist?
Texas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Texas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
- Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
- CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
- CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78
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