Human Resources Specialists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $54,970 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $33,910
90th percentile $95,640
Employed locally 1,710
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,910
    25th
    $43,380
    50th (median)
    $54,970
    75th
    $72,580
    90th
    $95,640

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 93% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 7% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $72,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,940
    Accountants and Auditors $67,070
    Project Management Specialists $76,100
    Training and Development Specialists $49,500
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $51,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in El Paso, TX is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.80 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in El Paso, TX is 24.6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,910 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,380.