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.
$86K
Avg. median salary
90.36
Cost of living index
$1,276
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Abilene
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $75K | $36.21/hr |
| 62 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.46/hr |
| 63 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $74K | N/A |
| 64 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $74K | $35.36/hr |
| 65 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.31/hr |
| 66 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35.18/hr |
| 67 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $72K | $34.73/hr |
| 68 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $71K | $34.26/hr |
| 69 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $71K | $34.16/hr |
| 70 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $69K | $33.13/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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