SOC 53-6031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants — Abilene
Abilene, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Abilene, TX is $30,980 a year, trailing the national median of $35,670 by 13.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Abilene, TX is $30,980 a year, trailing the national median of $35,670 by 13.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $27,390 and $34,420. The lowest tenth earn under $27,340, while the highest tenth earn more than $36,120.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $39,250. Of the 287 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 256th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,340 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $27,390 | −23.2% |
| Median (50th) | $30,980 | −13.1% |
| 75th | $34,420 | −3.5% |
| 90th | $36,120 | +1.3% |
| Mean | $31,370 | −12.1% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $39,250 | 420 | |
| 2 | Killeen | $37,300 | 70 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $34,800 | 1,890 | |
| 4 | Houston | $34,140 | 1,350 | |
| 5 | Longview | $33,660 | 80 | |
| 6 | College Station | $33,080 | 40 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $32,890 | 60 | |
| 8 | Tyler | $32,650 | 60 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $32,290 | 810 | |
| 10 | Odessa | $31,270 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Abilene run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $30,980 goes as far as $31,905 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,905US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,980 a year, 13.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,340 to $36,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $39,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants in Abilene, TX?
The median annual wage is $30,980, or $14.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,670, so pay in Abilene, TX is 13.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Abilene, TX earns more than $36,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,340 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Austin, at $39,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Abilene, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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