How much does a human resources specialist make in Texas?
$68,920a year
Median yearly pay for human resources specialists in Texas. That is $33.13 an hour or $5,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.13
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 84,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,410Median: $68,920Highest 10%: $117,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,410 | $20.87 | |
| 25th | $52,900 | $25.43 | |
| Median | $68,920 | $33.13 | |
| 75th | $90,790 | $43.65 | |
| 90th | $117,100 | $56.28 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $78,650 |
| Austin, TX | $75,860 |
| San Antonio, TX | $72,930 |
| Houston, TX | $72,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $70,700 |
| Killeen, TX | $70,170 |
| Odessa, TX | $65,110 |
| Longview, TX | $64,750 |
| Waco, TX | $63,320 |
| Sherman, TX | $63,010 |
| Beaumont, TX | $62,900 |
| College Station, TX | $62,460 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $62,300 |
| Amarillo, TX | $62,180 |
| San Angelo, TX | $61,630 |
| Texarkana, TX | $61,350 |
| Abilene, TX | $60,400 |
| Lubbock, TX | $60,380 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $60,030 |
| Victoria, TX | $59,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,990 |
| Tyler, TX | $58,770 |
| Brownsville, TX | $55,550 |
| McAllen, TX | $53,600 |
| Laredo, TX | $51,780 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $46,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources specialists.
| 30. Ohio | $70,180 |
| 31. Michigan | $69,520 |
| 32. Kentucky | $69,010 |
| 33. Texas | $68,920 |
| 34. New Mexico | $68,050 |
| 35. South Dakota | $67,590 |
| 36. Tennessee | $67,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $33.13 ($68,920 a year).
Do human resources specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $68,920 against $75,940 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for human resources specialist pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays human resources specialists the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $78,650 a year.
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.