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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Highest paying careers in Abilene
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.59/hr |
| 82 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.52/hr |
| 83 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.39/hr |
| 84 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $62K | N/A |
| 85 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $62K | $29.68/hr |
| 86 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.66/hr |
| 87 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $61K | $29.42/hr |
| 88 | Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $61K | N/A |
| 89 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $61K | $29.3/hr |
| 90 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $61K | N/A |
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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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