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Registered Nurse, Home Health
AccentCare · Amarillo, TX
$85k–$95k/ year
Registered Nurse jobs in Amarillo, TX
Registered Nurses in the Amarillo area earn a median of $40.29 per hour, about $83,810 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.56 and $46.27. That ranks 161st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 134th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Amarillo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Amarillo.
- $40.29median pay per hour, Amarillo
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 2,830registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Universal Health Services · Amarillo, TX
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US Oncology Network · Amarillo, TX
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Ardent Health · Amarillo, TX
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Universal Health Services · Amarillo, TX
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Registered Nurse / RN ICU
Ardent Health · Amarillo, TX
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Ardent Health · Amarillo, TX
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Ardent Health · Amarillo, TX
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Universal Health Services · Amarillo, TX
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Universal Health Services · Amarillo, TX
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse 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
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.
Estimate your Amarillo paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,450
- 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.
Travel assignment per diem in Amarillo
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Amarillo
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Amarillo, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| 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.
Primary care shortage areas in Potter County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Potter County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 10 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse 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 |
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License and tax basics in Texas
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.
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Amarillo, TX?
Registered Nurses 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 registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Amarillo ranks 134th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 161st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Amarillo?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Amarillo. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Amarillo.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Amarillo as a registered nurse?
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.
Is Amarillo in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Potter County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Amarillo?
The federal per diem benchmark in Amarillo is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Amarillo?
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Your RN pay reportAmarillo, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$62.40/ hr$36–$87
- Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Hood, TX · 3 postings$55.88/ hr$47–$67
- BrightSpring Health ServicesIRVING, TX · 4 postings$50.00/ hr$44–$55
- Select MedicalDallas, TX · 3 postings$46.19/ hr$32–$53
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