Human Resources Specialists Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $59,430 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.57
10th percentile $37,800
90th percentile $97,630
Employed locally 440
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,800
    25th
    $46,760
    50th (median)
    $59,430
    75th
    $77,690
    90th
    $97,630

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 89% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $74,860
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,510
    Odessa, TX $69,850
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,530
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $66,430
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,720

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$73,270
    Project Management Specialists$76,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,650
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,280
    Training and Development Specialists$51,850
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Amarillo, TX is $28.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.40 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Amarillo, TX is 18.5% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,800 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,760.