The invention relates to abrasion-resistant steel good in surface quality. The abrasion-resistant steel comprises the components of 0.12-0.20% of C, 0-0.1% of Si, 0.6-1.20% of Mn, 0.010-0.040% of Nb,0-0.01% of V, 0.010-0.030% of Ti, 0-0.04% of Al, 0-0.1% of Ni, 0-0.1% of Cu, 0.10-0.40% of Cr, 0-0.1% of Mo, 0.001-0.005% of B, 0.0010-0.0050% of Ca, 0-0.010% of P, 0-0.0015% of S, 0-0.0012% of O, 0-0.0035% of N, 0-0.0002% of H and the balance Fe; and the carbon equivalent CEV is smaller than or equal to 0.4, and PCM is smaller than or equal to 0.25. The production technological process comprisesthe steps of converter steelmaking, LF refining, VD or RH high vacuum degassing, continuous casting, heating, rolling, shot blasting treatment, quenching and tempering. The abrasion-resistant steel has the better surface quality and is free of gas pits, inclusion, pockmarks, press-in scales and other surface defects. The depth of surface mottles caused by scale disengagement is smaller than or equal to 0.1 mm, and steel plate surface coping can be not conducted. Based on element design, preheating-free welding and excellent toughness can be further achieved.