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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Software Developers | Technology | $104K | $49.89/hr |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $104K | $49.86/hr |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $103K | $49.48/hr |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $102K | $49.14/hr |
| 25 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 26 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.82/hr |
| 27 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.58/hr |
| 28 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.56/hr |
| 29 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $94K | $45.05/hr |
| 30 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $94K | $45/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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