Human Resources Specialists Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $63,040 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.31
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $106,930
Employed locally 750
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $49,780
    50th (median)
    $63,040
    75th
    $87,050
    90th
    $106,930

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 6% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,380
    Project Management Specialists $80,340
    Accountants and Auditors $72,610
    Training and Development Specialists $65,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,750
    Management Analysts $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Killeen, TX is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Killeen, TX is 13.5% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,780.