Question 1

What is the cost of living in Abilene, TX?

Accepted Answer

Abilene, TX's overall price level (BEA Regional Price Parity) is 90.36, where 100 equals the U.S. average. That means everyday goods, services, and housing cost about 9.6% less than the national average. HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom is $1,276/month.

Question 2

What is the average salary in Abilene, TX?

Accepted Answer

Across the 100 BLS-tracked occupation categories with published data in Abilene, TX, the average median wage is $86,243. The single highest-paying occupation here is Family Medicine Physicians at $220,400/year (BLS OEWS).

Question 3

What are the highest-paying jobs in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

Based on BLS OEWS data, the top-paying occupations in Abilene, TX are: 1) Family Medicine Physicians at $220,400; 2) Chief Executives at $165,770; 3) Architectural and Engineering Managers at $156,940; 4) Dentists, General at $156,040; 5) Computer and Information Systems Managers at $135,670. Click any occupation above to see the full wage breakdown (10th to 90th percentile).

Question 4

How much does it cost to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in Abilene?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a 2-bedroom unit in Abilene, TX is $1,276/month. FMR is the rent level HUD uses to administer housing assistance and reflects the 40th percentile of standard-quality rentals, updated annually.

Question 5

Where does AffordMap's Abilene data come from?

Accepted Answer

Salary figures come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. Cost of living comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (RPP). Rent comes from HUD Fair Market Rents. All three are federal datasets, updated annually, and free to use. AffordMap pairs them so you can see what a salary actually buys after local costs.

Rank	Occupation	Category	Median salary	Hourly
51	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$79K	N/A
52	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	Repair & Maintenance	$79K	$37.89/hr
53	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$79K	N/A
54	Firefighters	Public Safety	$78K	$37.69/hr
55	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$78K	N/A
56	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	Education	$77K	N/A
57	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	Science	$76K	$36.7/hr
58	Physical Therapist Assistants	Healthcare Support	$76K	$36.58/hr
59	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	Public Safety	$76K	$36.57/hr
60	Accountants and Auditors	Business & Finance	$75K	$36.25/hr

Top Paying Jobs in Abilene, TX

Highest paying careers in Abilene

Affordability snapshot: Abilene