Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Abilene
287 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Abilene belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $20,820 per year. The highest is $220,400.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,820 | 250 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $21,890 | 310 | |
| 3 | Waiters and Waitresses | $22,520 | 1,080 | |
| 4 | Cooks, Short Order | $22,840 | 110 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,450 | 180 | |
| 6 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,690 | 1,820 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Fast Food | $25,780 | 280 | |
| 8 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,910 | 120 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,310 | 2,930 | |
| 10 | Childcare Workers | $26,810 | 130 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,400 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $165,770 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,940 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $156,040 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,670 | 120 |
| Financial Managers | $134,920 | 310 |
| Pharmacists | $133,660 | 150 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,120 | 110 |
| Physician Assistants | $127,550 | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $122,820 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $122,560 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $118,210 | 30 |
| Managers, All Other | $114,900 | 260 |
| Sales Managers | $111,020 | 280 |
| Marketing Managers | $109,100 | 140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $108,830 | 90 |
| Human Resources Managers | $107,640 | 80 |
| Training and Development Managers | $107,280 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,340 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $104,740 | 90 |
| Software Developers | $103,760 | 250 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $103,710 | 120 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,920 | 180 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,210 | 420 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $100,430 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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