Human Resources Managers Salary
In Texas, human resources managers earn $136,500 at the median, or about $65.63 an hour. The range runs from $83K at the entry level to $226K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.49), which stretches that salary to about $149,197 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,415/month, or 16.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $137K get you in Texas?
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What this looks like in Texas
Human resources managers pay in Texas tracks closely to the national median, $137K locally vs. $149K nationwide, a 9% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,415/month, 16.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.49 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level human resources managers (10th percentile) start around $83K. Mid-career wages sit at $137K. Top earners bring in $226K or more, a $143K spread from bottom to top.
Human Resources Managers salary by metro in Texas
24 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $148K | +8% | 160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $142K | +4% | 5,890 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $141K | +3% | 7,970 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $141K | +3% | 2,730 |
| Killeen-Temple | $136K | -1% | 210 |
| Odessa | $132K | -3% | 80 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $130K | -4% | 1,650 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $130K | -5% | 190 |
| Amarillo | $126K | -8% | 120 |
| Lubbock | $126K | -8% | 130 |
| Waco | $125K | -8% | 160 |
| Corpus Christi | $124K | -9% | 210 |
| El Paso | $123K | -10% | 380 |
| San Angelo | $121K | -11% | 50 |
| Longview | $119K | -13% | 120 |
| College Station-Bryan | $115K | -16% | 180 |
| Tyler | $113K | -17% | 100 |
| Sherman-Denison | $111K | -19% | 40 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $110K | -19% | 130 |
| Abilene | $108K | -21% | 80 |
| Texarkana | $107K | -22% | 30 |
| Wichita Falls | $106K | -23% | 50 |
| Laredo | $104K | -24% | 70 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $103K | -25% | 200 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a human resources manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Texas?
Yes — at the median salary of $137K, rent takes 16.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,415/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for human resources managers in Texas?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new human resources managers typically earn — is $83K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,992/month. At HUD’s $1,415/month FMR, rent would take 28% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is human resources manager a high-paying job in Texas?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $137K locally vs. $149K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Texas compare to the national average for human resources managers?
Texas pays $137K median vs. the U.S. average of $149K — that’s -9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $149K — below the national median.
How much do human resources managers make in Texas?
The median is $136,500 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $83,200, and experienced human resources managers can clear $226,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $137K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,671/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 16.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a human resources managers salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 91.49 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median human resources managers salary is worth about $149,197 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do human resources managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.