salary$54,720 a year$26 an hour · median pay in the Abilene, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$77,630per year
Jobs in the area1,090people work this job
Can a truck driver afford Abilene?
OK. Rent of $1,245 a month takes 27.3% of the median truck driver salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a truck driver make in Abilene, TX?
The median pay for a truck driver in the Abilene, TX area is $54,720 a year ($26 an hour). Most earn between $38,180 and $77,630.
Can a truck driver afford to live in Abilene?
Typical rent of $1,245 a month takes 27.3% of the median truck driver 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.