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Abilene, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+55 this week — 66 added vs 11 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Abilene, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Abilene, TX job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 327 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Abilene, TX job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Abilene, TX.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time42—$18.57/hr n=5
Intern7——
Contract7——
Full-time5——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail161—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants123——
Consumer Goods40—$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services28——
Healthcare16——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate37
  • Cook / Kitchen25
  • Server / Host15
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Food Service14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Stockers and Order Fillers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail161
  • Food Service / Restaurants123
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Professional Services28
  • Healthcare16
  • Transportation & Logistics13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified264 · 81%
  • Part-time42 · 13%
  • Intern7 · 2%
  • Contract7 · 2%
  • Full-time5 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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