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Human Resources Specialists in Texas

Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers within organizations. They handle multiple HR functions across private companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and other employers In Texas the median pay is $68,920 a year, 9% below the national median of $75,940.

$68,920median pay in Texas, per year

$52,900–$90,790middle half earn

84,930employed in Texas

$75,940U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Texas

30open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in Texas or remote

20employers hiring

12posted in the last 7 days

Remote · WA · CAwhere most openings are

Openings in Texas and remote

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) · Air Force Personnel Center · Randolph AFB, Texas · $90823–$118072
Human Resources Specialist (Classification) · Space Force Service Wide Support Activities · Randolph AFB, Texas · $90823–$140403
Specialist, Human Resources Onboarding (Temporary) · Ensemble Health Partners · United States · Remote
HR SPEC · U.S. Army Medical Command · Fort Sam Houston, Texas · $90832–$118072
HR SPEC (CLASSIFICATION) · U.S. Army Medical Command · Fort Sam Houston, Texas · $108001–$140403
SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST · Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command · Fort Worth, Texas · $115711–$150426
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) · Air Force Personnel Center · Randolph AFB, Texas · $90823–$118072
SUPV HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) · Air Force Personnel Center · Randolph AFB, Texas · $108001–$140403

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationActive Learning

Knowledge areas

Personnel and Human ResourcesAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and Government

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Human Resources Specialists.

Licenses and training in Texas

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Human Resources Specialists pay in other states

District of Columbia · $110,970 Massachusetts · $85,630 Washington · $84,550 New York · $84,380 Maryland · $83,910 California · $83,500 Connecticut · $82,890 Virginia · $82,090 Colorado · $80,840 New Jersey · $80,690

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O*NET-SOC 13-1071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.