How much does a human resources manager make in Houston?
$142,100a year
Median yearly pay for human resources managers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $68.32 an hour or $11,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 358
- Jobs in the area
- 5,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,380Median: $142,100Highest 10%: $224,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,380 | $42.49 | |
| 25th | $105,100 | $50.52 | |
| Median | $142,100 | $68.32 | |
| 75th | $177,100 | $85.15 | |
| 90th | $224,200 | $107.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for human resources managers.
| Midland, TX | $148,100 |
| Dallas, TX | $140,900 |
| Austin, TX | $140,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $135,600 |
| Odessa, TX | $132,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $130,400 |
| Beaumont, TX | $130,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $125,900 |
| Lubbock, TX | $125,700 |
| Waco, TX | $125,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $124,300 |
| El Paso, TX | $122,800 |
| San Angelo, TX | $121,200 |
| Longview, TX | $119,300 |
| College Station, TX | $115,100 |
| Tyler, TX | $113,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $110,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $107,600 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $105,700 |
| Laredo, TX | $104,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $103,000 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chief Executive | $275,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $172,000 |
| Financial Manager | $166,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $153,000 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $148,900 |
| Manager | $144,800 |
| Purchasing Manager | $139,100 |
| Sales Manager | $135,900 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $133,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources manager make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $68.32 ($142,100 a year).
Do human resources managers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $142,100 against $149,300 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $136,500, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for human resources manager pay?
81 of 358 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources manager make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $88,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $224,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.