Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in Abilene, TX
The median regulatory affairs specialist pay in the Abilene area is $29.87 per hour ($62,120 a year), with the typical range running from $25.73 to $38.76. That ranks 291st of 383 U.S. metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay, and 241st of 339 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Abilene and what they pay.
- $29.87median pay per hour, Abilene
- $26–$39typical range per hour
- 170employed in the metro area
- 90cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in Abilene, TX
The metro median is 14% below the Texas statewide median of $34.64 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.70 per hour. BLS counts about 170 compliance officers employed in the Abilene metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.19 | $44,080 | 44% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $25.73 | $53,520 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.87 | $62,120 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.76 | $80,620 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.16 | $104,330 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Abilene ranks
- 291st of 383 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 241st of 339 after adjusting for local prices
- 14th of 24 Texas metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for regulatory affairs specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Compliance Officers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Abilene
- Overall prices in Abilene run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.87 median hour buys what $33.06 buys at the national price level, 12% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $53,766
- Per month: $4,480
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Abilene metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Regulatory Affairs Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TX | 82 mi | $37.68/hr | 100,159 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 122 mi | $33.37/hr | 102,372 |
| Midland, TX | 142 mi | $39.28/hr | 143,687 |
| Lubbock, TX | 146 mi | $28.17/hr | 272,086 |
| Killeen, TX | 151 mi | $28.91/hr | 160,616 |
| Odessa, TX | 158 mi | $31.06/hr | 119,748 |
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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
Regulatory affairs specialists prepare and manage submissions and keep products compliant with agency rules.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field
- Knowledge of FDA and international requirements; RAC is a plus
- Technical writing and documentation skills
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do regulatory affairs specialists make in Abilene, TX?
Regulatory Affairs Specialists in the Abilene metro area have a median pay of $29.87 per hour, about $62,120 a year. The middle half earn between $25.73 and $38.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Abilene a good place for regulatory affairs specialists once cost of living is counted?
Abilene ranks 241st of 339 metro areas for regulatory affairs specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 291st of 383 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Abilene as a regulatory affairs specialist?
Bachelor’s degree in a science or related field. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place regulatory affairs specialists in Abilene?
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- MerckNorth Wales, PA · 1 posting$72.40/ hr$56–$89
- Johnson & JohnsonRaritan, NJ · 1 posting$57.78/ hr$44–$71
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 1 posting$52.58/ hr$45–$60
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 1 posting$49.72/ hr$40–$60
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