Median DOL Salary
$87,007
Total DOL Filings
294
Companies Hiring
112
Cost of Living Index
92.7
National avg = 100Location vs National
Abilene, TX$87,007
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Abilene, TX is 42.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Abilene
Highest-Paying Occupations in Abilene
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $181,000 | +15% | 18 |
| Pharmacists | $118,435 | -13.5% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapists | $69,659 | -31.6% | 7 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,602 | -35.8% | 23 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,800 | -40.3% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $45,000 | -54.4% | 5 |
| Biological Technicians | $30,000 | -38.6% | 10 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Texas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Texas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $228,560 | 6,510 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $227,580 | 3,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $227,570 | N/A |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $214,670 | 10,050 |
| Anesthesiologists | $203,450 | 3,740 |
| Pediatricians, General | $187,590 | 2,690 |
| Dermatologists | $172,510 | 740 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,650 | 17,980 |
| Physicists | $170,450 | 700 |
| Cardiologists | $168,780 | 1,530 |
Salary Trend in Abilene, TX
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Abilene, TX has a cost of living index of 92.7, which is 7.3% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $107,875 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $181,000 | $195,254 |
| Pharmacists | $118,435 | $127,762 |
| Occupational Therapists | $69,659 | $75,145 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,602 | $71,846 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,800 | $51,564 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Abilene, TX stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Abilene, TX
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.