Metro profile · CBSA 10180
Healthcare wages in Abilene, TX
26 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
4 active disasters in Texas· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- 8 BALL FIRE
- CORNER POCKET FIRE
- HUNGGATE FIRE
- + 1 more declaration
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-05-18
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
46
Across 26 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Abilene
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
26 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $49,790 | $49,790 | 56 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $76,090 | $76,090 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $102,920 | $102,920 | 48 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $104,740 | $104,740 | 48 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $61,740 | $61,740 | 47 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,120 | $129,120 | 47 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $42,560 | $42,560 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,950 | $60,950 | 46 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $220,400 | $220,400 | 46 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $156,040 | $156,040 | 46 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $133,660 | $133,660 | 46 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $127,550 | $127,550 | 46 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $122,820 | $122,820 | 46 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,460 | $37,460 | 45 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $71,260 | $71,260 | 45 |
| Paramedics | allied | $38,290 | $38,290 | 45 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $36,100 | $36,100 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $80,240 | $80,240 | 44 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $80,870 | $80,870 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $66,520 | $66,520 | 44 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $36,790 | $36,790 | 44 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $39,510 | $39,510 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $37,550 | $37,550 | 44 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,670 | $47,670 | 43 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,980 | $36,980 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $23,690 | $23,690 | 41 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Abilene
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.