verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

HR Specialist Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$68,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.14/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
84,930
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,010 #38 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Texas, explained

Human resources specialists in Texas earn a median of $68,920 per year ($33.14 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $43,410, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $117,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $68,920 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $68,920 is worth about $71,010 in national buying power — ranking Texas #38 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,410
$20.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$68,920
$33.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$117,060
$56.28/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $68,920 $71,010
New Mexico $68,050 $73,797 +$870
Oklahoma $61,630 $70,159 +$7,290
Louisiana $61,300 $69,496 +$7,620
Arkansas $55,010 $63,276 +$13,910

HR Specialist in Texas: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Texas?

Human resources specialists in Texas earn a median of $68,920 per year ($33.14 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Texas pay human resources specialists well?

At $68,920, Texas pays 9% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 84,930 work in the state.

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