Jobs in Abilene, TX
317 active postings tracked in Abilene, TX · collapsed to 245 roles.
Abilene, TX Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+61 this week — 66 added vs 5 removed)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- 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 317 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 35% of postings in Abilene, TX have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 66 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (10 of 317).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Kiewit.
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.
- 317Active postings
- 66Posted this week
- 112Open 30+ days35% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 3%List salary10 of 317
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $100kMedian annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager42
- Retail Associate36
- Cook / Kitchen21
- Server / Host16
- Food Service14
- Crew / Cashier14
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons11
- Stockers and Order Fillers8
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7
- Managers, All Other6
- Cooks, Restaurant5
Top sectors
- Retail157
- Food Service / Restaurants119
- Consumer Goods38
- Professional Services28
- Healthcare16
- Transportation & Logistics12
Employment mix
- Unspecified257 · 81%
- Part-time40 · 13%
- Intern7 · 2%
- Contract6 · 2%
- Full-time5 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/RetailFood Service× 2 openings
Tractor Supply · Abilene, Texas · tractorsupply.careers
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Abilene, Texas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Abilene, Texas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Abilene, Texas · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Tractor Supply · Abilene, Texas · tractorsupply.careers
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Walgreens · Abilene, Texas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Abilene, TX, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Abilene, TX, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant BusserServer / Host
Outback Steakhouse · Abilene, TX, United States · careers.outback.com
posted 2 days ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Abilene, Texas, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Customer Service AssociateCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
FedEx · Abilene, Texas, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Courier/DOT-2× 2 openings
FedEx · Abilene, Texas, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Vulcan Materials · Abilene, Texas, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 week ago
- Quality Control Technician
Vulcan Materials · Abilene, Texas, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 week ago
- Diesel MechanicAutomotive Mechanic
Vulcan Materials · Abilene, Texas, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 week ago
- Team MemberFood Service× 2 openings
Fazoli's · Abilene, TX · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Fazoli's · Abilene, TX · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 2 days ago