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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 (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+37 this week — 37 added vs 0 removed)

Abilene, TX job market overview (May 2026)

The Abilene, TX job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 307 active job postings tracked here, 40% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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-time34—$18.57/hr n=5
Intern7——
Contract3——
Full-time3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail149—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants121——
Consumer Goods39—$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services28——
Healthcare16——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate30
  • Cook / Kitchen22
  • Server / Host17
  • Food Service13
  • Crew / Cashier13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Stockers and Order Fillers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail149
  • Food Service / Restaurants121
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Professional Services28
  • Healthcare16
  • Transportation & Logistics9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified258 · 84%
  • Part-time34 · 11%
  • Intern7 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Full-time3 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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