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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)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+40 this week — 60 added vs 20 removed)

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 326 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-time39$18.57/hr n=5
Intern7
Full-time6
Contract4
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail168$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants122
Consumer Goods38$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services27
Healthcare16

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate40
  • Cook / Kitchen23
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Server / Host14
  • Food Service12

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, Restaurant4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail168
  • Food Service / Restaurants122
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Professional Services27
  • Healthcare16
  • Transportation & Logistics13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified268 · 82%
  • Part-time39 · 12%
  • Intern7 · 2%
  • Full-time6 · 2%
  • Contract4 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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