Human Resources Specialists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $64,720 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.11
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $112,340
Employed locally 29,300
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $49,970
    50th (median)
    $64,720
    75th
    $91,520
    90th
    $112,340

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $63,040

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $94,530
    Accountants and Auditors $82,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,000
    Management Analysts $99,740
    Training and Development Specialists $67,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Dallas, TX is $31.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Dallas, TX is 11.2% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,970.