As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Oceanographer in Amarillo, TX is $71,390, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,373 weekly, or $5,949 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Oceanographer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Oceanographer in Amarillo, TX vary widely, spanning from $53,006 to $92,759. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,767) and 75th percentile ($82,575), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,759 per year. This $20,808 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Amarillo Oceanographer often earn 6.8% lower than national averages. However, Amarillo currently ranks 708 statewide for Oceanographer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $53,006 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $61,767 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $71,390 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $82,575 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $92,759 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
25% $61,767 10% $53,006 90% $92,759 75% $82,575 $71,390 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oceanographer ?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Oceanographer in Amarillo, TX. The base salary for Oceanographer ranges from $61,767 to $82,575 with the average base salary of $71,390. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,205 to $130,171 with the average total cash compensation of $106,814.
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About Amarillo, Texas    Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panh....More

Amarillo, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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