salary$51,790 a year$25 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,250per year
Jobs in the area320people work this job
Can a plumber afford Abilene?
OK. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 28.8% of the median plumber salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a plumber in the Abilene, TX area is $51,790 a year ($25 an hour). Most earn between $35,360 and $76,250.
Can a plumber afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 28.8% of the median plumber salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.