Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $136,500 | $149,469 | -9% |
| Median hourly wage | $65.62 | $71.86 | -9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $140,577.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $149,500 | $86,250 | $189,750 | 119 |
| Houston | $136,500 | $78,750 | $173,250 | 96 |
| Dallas | $136,500 | $78,750 | $173,250 | 102 |
| Fort Worth | $132,600 | $76,500 | $168,300 | 99 |
| Arlington | $130,000 | $75,000 | $165,000 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $120,900 | $69,750 | $153,450 | 91 |
| El Paso | $110,500 | $63,750 | $140,250 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a HR Manager in Texas is $136,500, or about $65.62 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for HR Managers is $149,469. Texas is -9% below the national median.
Entry-level hr managers in Texas typically earn from $86,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 23,220 hr manager jobs on record and a median salary of $136,500, Texas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.