Human Resources Specialists Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $50,550 -30.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.30
10th percentile $34,490
90th percentile $93,820
Employed locally 610
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,490
    25th
    $42,000
    50th (median)
    $50,550
    75th
    $72,380
    90th
    $93,820

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 2% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $92,750
    Accountants and Auditors $62,470
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,950
    Project Management Specialists $65,760
    Training and Development Specialists $52,010
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Brownsville, TX is $24.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Brownsville, TX is 30.7% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $34,490 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,000.