Human Resources Specialists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for human resources specialists is $33.14 an hour ($68,920 a year). About 84,930 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Texas ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.87 | $43,410 |
| 25% of workers | $25.43 | $52,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.14 | $68,920 |
| 75% of workers | $43.65 | $90,790 |
| 90% of workers | $56.28 | $117,060 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $78,650 | 580 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $75,860 | 8,940 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $72,930 | 7,570 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $72,550 | 18,320 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $70,700 | 29,190 |
| Killeen-Temple | $70,170 | 720 |
| Odessa | $65,110 | 290 |
| Longview | $64,750 | 520 |
| Waco | $63,320 | 590 |
| Sherman-Denison | $63,010 | 220 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $62,900 | 680 |
| College Station-Bryan | $62,460 | 570 |
| Wichita Falls | $62,300 | 220 |
| Amarillo | $62,180 | 500 |
| San Angelo | $61,630 | 160 |
| Texarkana | $61,350 | 210 |
| Abilene | $60,400 | 320 |
| Lubbock | $60,380 | 610 |
| Corpus Christi | $60,030 | 720 |
| Victoria | $59,580 | 140 |
| El Paso | $58,990 | 1,800 |
| Tyler | $58,770 | 490 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $55,550 | 600 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $53,600 | 970 |
| Laredo | $51,780 | 430 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $80,820 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $72,520 |
| Management Analysts | $101,400 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $62,860 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $76,050 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,370 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,800 |
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