Human Resources Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $132,310 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.61
10th percentile $84,120
90th percentile $234,220
Employed locally 2,750
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,120
    25th
    $98,790
    50th (median)
    $132,310
    75th
    $184,970
    90th
    $234,220

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 136% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $220,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $206,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $180,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $178,550
    Massachusetts $176,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $176,290

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $137,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $136,110
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $134,100
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $128,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,140
    Corpus Christi, TX $121,710

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Managers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Austin, TX is $63.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $122.58 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Human Resources Managers salaries?

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Austin, TX is 5.5% below the national median of $140,030. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Managers in Austin?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $84,120 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,790.