Top Paying Jobs in Abilene, TX (2026)
Abilene, TX has 60 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Dentists, General ($188,950), Chief Executives ($177,520), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($147,230). The cost of living index is 90.36 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,276/month.
$116K
Avg. median salary
90.36
Cost of living index
$1,276
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Abilene
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $189K | $90.84/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $178K | $85.35/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $147K | $70.78/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $131K | $62.75/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 6 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $60.94/hr |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $125K | $60.3/hr |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $125K | $59.86/hr |
| 9 | Managers, All Other | Management | $120K | $57.53/hr |
| 10 | Sales Managers | Management | $119K | $57.02/hr |
| 11 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $115K | $55.18/hr |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | Management | $104K | $50.02/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $104K | $49.82/hr |
| 14 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.74/hr |
| 15 | Software Developers | Technology | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 16 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.4/hr |
| 17 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $102K | $48.85/hr |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $102K | $48.84/hr |
| 19 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 20 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $100K | $48.03/hr |
| 21 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $46.89/hr |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.77/hr |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 24 | Lawyers | Legal | $97K | $46.57/hr |
| 25 | Data Scientists | Technology | $95K | $45.82/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Abilene
Cost of living vs. national average-9.6% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,276/mo
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