📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Human Resources Specialists Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Very High Demand

Average
$77,890
per year
Median
$72,143
per year
Hourly
$37.45
per hour
📅 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$48,694
25th Percentile — Junior$64,187
50th Percentile — Median$72,143
75th Percentile — Senior$99,045
90th Percentile — Top Earners$112,501
💡 Top-earning Human Resources Specialistss in Texas make up to $112,501 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
$65.6k
2021
$67.9k
2022
$70.3k
2023
$72.7k
2024
$75.3k
2025
$77.9k
2026
📈 Human Resources Specialists 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 Specialists Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $75,553 -3.0% Very High
San Antonio $70,101 -10.0% Very High
Dallas $77,111 -1.0% Very High
Austin $84,121 +8.0% Very High
Fort Worth $74,774 -4.0% Very High
El Paso $63,870 -18.0% Very High
Arlington $75,553 -3.0% Very High
Corpus Christi $67,764 -13.0% Very High
Plano $79,448 +2.0% Very High
Laredo $62,312 -20.0% Very High
Lubbock $63,870 -18.0% Very High
Garland $73,996 -5.0% Very High
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Human Resources Specialists Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Human Resources Specialistss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $77,890 per year, Texas's Human Resources Specialists 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 $48,694–$64,187, while experienced Human Resources Specialistss can command $99,045–$112,501.

Looking ahead, the Human Resources Specialists 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 Specialists salary in Texas is $77,890 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $81,990.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Human Resources Specialistss 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 Specialists employment.
  • At $77,890/year, Texas Human Resources Specialists salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $81,990/year.