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Abilene, TX Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($23/hr vs $26/hr national)

Abilene, TX job market overview (June 2026)

The Abilene, TX job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 432 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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-time49—$24.50/hr n=30
Full-time9$225k n=3—
Contract3——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail182$80k n=5$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants131——
Professional Services90—$39/hr n=25
Healthcare49—$39/hr n=25
Consumer Goods44—$18.57/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager51
  • Retail Associate31
  • Cook / Kitchen23
  • Food Service19
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Server / Host16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail182
  • Food Service / Restaurants131
  • Professional Services90
  • Healthcare49
  • Consumer Goods44
  • Manufacturing13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified368 · 85%
  • Part-time49 · 11%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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