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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $82K | $39.42/hr |
| 42 | Facilities Managers | Management | $81K | $39.14/hr |
| 43 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 44 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $81K | $38.92/hr |
| 45 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.88/hr |
| 46 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $80K | $38.58/hr |
| 47 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $80K | $38.27/hr |
| 48 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $80K | $38.27/hr |
| 49 | School Psychologists | Science | $79K | $38.19/hr |
| 50 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $79K | $38.1/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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