📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Human Resources Specialist Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$64,268
per year
Median
$61,028
per year
Hourly
$30.9
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$41,056
25th Percentile — Junior$54,342
50th Percentile — Median$61,028
75th Percentile — Senior$84,238
90th Percentile — Top Earners$95,835
💡 Top-earning Human Resources Specialists in Texas make up to $95,835 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$54.1k
2021
$56.0k
2022
$58.0k
2023
$60.0k
2024
$62.1k
2025
$64.3k
2026
📈 Human Resources Specialist salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Human Resources Specialist Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $62,340 -3.0% High
San Antonio $57,841 -10.0% High
Dallas $63,625 -1.0% High
Austin $69,409 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $61,697 -4.0% High
El Paso $52,700 -18.0% High
Arlington $62,340 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $55,913 -13.0% High
Plano $65,553 +2.0% High
Laredo $51,414 -20.0% High
Lubbock $52,700 -18.0% High
Garland $61,055 -5.0% High
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Human Resources Specialist Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Human Resources Specialists. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $64,268 per year, Texas's Human Resources Specialist salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $41,056–$54,342, while experienced Human Resources Specialists can command $84,238–$95,835.

Looking ahead, the Human Resources Specialist profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Human Resources Specialist salary in Texas is $64,268 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $67,650.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Human Resources Specialists the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Human Resources Specialist employment.
  • At $64,268/year, Texas Human Resources Specialist salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $67,650/year.