Office Manager salary in Abilene, TX
Abilene is a lower-cost market for office managers: the median of $60,300 a year1 is 7.1% below the Texas statewide median of $64,940, and 13.2% below the US median of $69,500. Nationally it ranks #351 of 519 areas. BLS counts about 970 people in this job here.
BLS occupation 43-1011, area Abilene, TX. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Abilene against Texas and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | $38,830 | $60,300 | $89,980 | |
| Texas | $43,320 | $64,940 | $103,540 | |
| United States | $45,610 | $69,500 | $104,710 |
Office managers at the 90th percentile earn $89,980, 2.3 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.3. The middle half of office managers in Abilene earns $46,660–$75,770. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $29,110 wide, against $31,540 across Texas and $29,140 nationally: employers in Abilene pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an office manager here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,830 | $3,236 | $18.67 | $50,103 |
| 25th percentile | $46,660 | $3,888 | $22.43 | $60,206 |
| Median | $60,300 | $5,025 | $28.99 | $77,806 |
| 75th percentile | $75,770 | $6,314 | $36.43 | $97,768 |
| 90th percentile | $89,980 | $7,498 | $43.26 | $116,103 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $13,640 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $15,470, or about $19,961 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $69,500 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Abilene, and the Texas statewide median of $64,940 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Abilene
At the $60,300 median, a local hire costs about $77,806 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $17,506 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Abilene
Of the 16 roles we track in Abilene, this one ranks #5 by median pay, between recruiters ($60,400) and marketing specialists ($58,980). Project Coordinator is the highest at $82,230.
| Role | Median | vs office manager | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +5.3% | 190 | |
| Recruiter | +0.2% | 320 | |
| Office Manager | this role | 970 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -2.2% | 190 | |
| Paralegal | -2.7% | 80 |
Measured against the US median, office managers rank #7 of the 16 roles we track in Abilene (-13.2%), between data entry specialists (-12.9%) and payroll specialists (-14.0%). The typical role here is at -15.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Office managers hold 10.9% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Abilene, 10.3% across Texas and 9.1% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Texas
Across the 32 areas of Texas with data for this job, the median runs from $49,010 in Brownsville-Harlingen to $76,240 in Austin-Round Rock, a gap of $27,230 a year. Of the 23 areas in Texas with more office managers than Abilene, 16 pay less, the largest of them El Paso, TX ($57,930), McAllen-Edinburg, TX ($55,570) and the Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetro area ($58,880).
| Area | Median | vs Abilene | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | +4.9% | 790 | |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | +1.6% | 1,570 | |
| North Region of Texas (Nonmetro) | +0.1% | 2,690 | |
| Abilene, TX | this area | 970 | |
| Waco, TX | -0.5% | 1,530 | |
| Amarillo, TX | -0.5% | 1,250 | |
| San Angelo, TX | -0.6% | 520 |
Abilene against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Abilene is #243 of 517 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Texas, Williamsport and Panama City-Panama City Beach pay just above Abilene and Sebastian-Vero Beach and New Orleans-Metairie just below. All four are within $30 a year of the median in Abilene. Of the three markets with about as many office managers, one pays more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Abilene | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton, WI | +15.0% | 960 | jobs | |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | +0.0% | 710 | pay | |
| Williamsport, PA | +0.0% | 420 | pay | |
| Abilene, TX | this area | 970 | ||
| Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL | -0.0% | 480 | pay | |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | -0.0% | 4,830 | pay | |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | -0.7% | 970 | jobs | |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | -5.3% | 960 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an office manager in Abilene, TX?
About $77,806 a year at the median, or $6,484 a month: $60,300 in pay plus about $17,506 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do office managers earn in Abilene?
The median was $60,300 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $38,830, the 90th $89,980, and the middle half earned $46,660 to $75,770.
Is Abilene cheaper than the rest of Texas for office managers?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $60,300 against $64,940 statewide. The next area up in Texas is the North Region of Texas nonmetro area at $60,380, the next down Waco at $59,990.
How many office managers work in Abilene?
BLS counts about 970 in the May 2025 survey. 23 areas in Texas have more; the closest in size is Midland, with about 1,100.
Does an office manager cost more than a marketing specialist in Abilene?
Yes: $1,320 a year more at the median. The medians are $60,300 and $58,980.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-1011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.