Human Resources Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

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

Median annual salary $74,510 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $46,990
90th percentile $131,440
Employed locally 9,520
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,990
    25th
    $58,780
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $99,790
    90th
    $131,440

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 76% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 24% 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $63,040

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$99,350
    Accountants and Auditors$81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,640
    Management Analysts$102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,370
    Training and Development Specialists$65,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Austin, TX is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 2.2% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $46,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,780.