May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Abilene
Abilene, TX
287 occupations
Across 287 occupations with published wages in Abilene, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $220,400 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Abilene
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $220,400 | 40 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $165,770 | 40 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,940 | 40 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $156,040 | 50 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,670 | 120 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $134,920 | 310 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $133,660 | 150 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,120 | 110 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $127,550 | 60 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $122,820 | 40 | |
| 11 | Lawyers | $122,560 | 160 | |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $118,210 | 30 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $114,900 | 260 | |
| 14 | Sales Managers | $111,020 | 280 | |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $109,100 | 140 | |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $108,830 | 90 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $107,640 | 80 | |
| 18 | Training and Development Managers | $107,280 | 30 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $106,340 | 50 | |
| 20 | Occupational Therapists | $104,740 | 90 | |
| 21 | Software Developers | $103,760 | 250 | |
| 22 | Administrative Services Managers | $103,710 | 120 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $102,920 | 180 | |
| 24 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,210 | 420 | |
| 25 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $100,430 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,930 | $26,310 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 2,550 | $36,830 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,120 | $86,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,000 | $29,530 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,820 | $23,690 |
| Cashiers | 1,780 | $27,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,680 | $80,240 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,380 | $34,200 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,110 | $37,410 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,090 | $54,720 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,820 | 250 |
| Bartenders | $21,890 | 310 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,520 | 1,080 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,840 | 110 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,450 | 180 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,690 | 1,820 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,780 | 280 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,910 | 120 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,310 | 2,930 |
| Childcare Workers | $26,810 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.