Human Resources Managers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $118,700 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.07
10th percentile $79,720
90th percentile $199,990
Employed locally 130
National median $140,030

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,720
    25th
    $97,740
    50th (median)
    $118,700
    75th
    $156,540
    90th
    $199,990

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Managers salary vs area income 186% Median Human Resources Managers salary is 86% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,310
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $128,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,140

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,960
    Sales Managers $115,950
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,650
    Financial Managers $124,900
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $82,990
    Managers, All Other $119,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Managers in Waco, TX is $57.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Managers salary in Waco, TX is 15.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Human Resources Managers (10th percentile) earn around $79,720 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,740.