Top Paying Jobs in Abilene, TX
Abilene, TX has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 17,970 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($220,400), Chief Executives ($165,770), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($156,940). The cost of living index is 90.36 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,276/month.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lawyers | Legal | $123K | $58.93/hr |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $118K | $56.83/hr |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | Management | $115K | $55.24/hr |
| 14 | Sales Managers | Management | $111K | $53.38/hr |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | Management | $109K | $52.45/hr |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $109K | $52.32/hr |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $108K | $51.75/hr |
| 18 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $107K | $51.58/hr |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $51.12/hr |
| 20 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $105K | $50.36/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-9.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,276/mo
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