salary$80,240 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,710per year
Jobs in the area1,680people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Abilene?
Cheap. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 18.6% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Abilene, TX area is $80,240 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $63,890 and $100,710.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 18.6% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Abilene, TX metro area.