Abilene engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Abilene, TX metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$92,326
Abilene
Top earners
$150,493
Higher end
vs national
-23% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
TX
Texas
Engineers in the Abilene, TX metro earn an estimated $92,326, -23% vs national, with top earners near $150,493. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Abilene
Estimated pay for each discipline in Abilene. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $147,230 | $195,940 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $102,870 | $155,830 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $102,870 | $155,830 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $102,870 | $155,830 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $102,870 | $155,830 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $102,870 | $155,830 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $102,870 | $155,830 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $97,530 | $147,490 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $97,290 | $160,170 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $74,150 | $140,730 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$147,230
90th
$195,940
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$102,870
90th
$155,830
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,870
90th
$155,830
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,870
90th
$155,830
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,870
90th
$155,830
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,870
90th
$155,830
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$102,870
90th
$155,830
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$97,530
90th
$147,490
View details - Verified
Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$97,290
90th
$160,170
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$74,150
90th
$140,730
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What affects engineering pay in Abilene
- ▹Local market. Abilene pay runs -23% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Texas statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Abilene, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Abilene — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 4 engineering occupations in Abilene, TX, weighted by local employment (590 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →