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💰 COL Index: 90 — Very Affordable

Salaries in Abilene, TX

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$65,784
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$73,256
model average ÷ 89.8 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$152,796
City 1BR Rent Reference
$876
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Abilene?

$65,784 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$65,784/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,482/month
Household income context$57,953

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -3% vs national

Marketing Manager

$152,796
💡 Purchasing-power model $170,151
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $73.46/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -3% vs national

Pharmacist

$131,867
💡 Purchasing-power model $146,845
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.40/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -3% vs national

Software Developer

$123,365
💡 Purchasing-power model $137,378
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.31/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -3% vs national

Construction Manager

$104,898
💡 Purchasing-power model $116,813
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $50.43/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -3% vs national

Project Manager

$98,180
💡 Purchasing-power model $109,332
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $47.20/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Abilene

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (89.8/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $152,796
2 Pharmacist $131,867
3 Software Developer $123,365
4 Construction Manager $104,898
5 Project Manager $98,180
6 Financial Analyst $95,980
7 Web Developer $89,911
8 Dental Hygienist $84,851
9 Accountant $83,445
10 Registered Nurse $83,436
11 Data Analyst $80,809
12 Police Officer $72,617
13 Human Resources Specialist $65,579
14 Elementary School Teacher $61,721
15 Plumber $61,411
16 Paralegal $60,829
17 Electrician $59,666
18 Real Estate Agent $59,598
19 Graphic Designer $59,462
20 Firefighter $55,372
21 Carpenter $55,178
22 HVAC Technician $53,966
23 Heavy Truck Driver $51,465
24 Social Worker $48,470
25 Insurance Agent $48,470
26 Physical Therapist $48,470
27 Nail Technician $48,470
28 Cosmetologist $48,470
29 Chef/Head Cook $48,470
30 Auto Mechanic $48,470
31 Pharmacy Technician $48,470
32 Veterinary Technician $48,470
33 Personal Trainer $48,470
34 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,470
35 Dental Assistant $48,470
36 Loan Officer $48,470
37 Welder $48,072
38 Medical Assistant $37,098
39 Security Guard $35,034
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $34,665

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Abilene salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.486×–1.453× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 89.8 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Abilene

🏠
1BR Rent
$876/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,117/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$250,000
📉
Unemployment
4.0%
💳
Median Income
$57,953
🎓
College Educated
27%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
90
Very Affordable
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❓ Abilene Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Abilene mean on this page?

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$65,784 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Abilene workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Abilene?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,482 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Abilene?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Abilene?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.486×–1.453× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Abilene

Use the occupation rows to compare modeled gross-pay references, not to predict an offer. Validate the exact role, experience level, employer, benefits and location. Then model taxes and current household costs before making a relocation or career decision.

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