DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$141,211
vs National
+21.7%
National: $116,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$152,331
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$141,211
+21.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$116,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Managers in Houston, TX earns $141,211 in nominal terms, which is 21.7% above the national average of $116,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $152,331 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Technip USA, Inc. | $270,000 | 3 |
| TESCO CORPORATION (US) | $235,000 | 1 |
| Broken Hill Proprietary (USA), Inc. | $194,644 | 2 |
| SNC - LAVALIN ENGINEERS AND CONSTRUCTORS INC. | $190,000 | 1 |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | $185,600 | 1 |
| STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY | $172,662 | 4 |
| GSE ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | $160,000 | 2 |
| SEABED GEOSOLUTIONS (US) INC. | $154,690 | 4 |
| Chevron Corporation | $153,600 | 7 |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | $148,845 | 2 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $145,430 | 20 |
| RICETEC, INC | $142,700 | 4 |
| CGGVERITAS SERVICES (US) INC. | $141,211 | 1 |
| GSE LINING TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $141,211 | 1 |
| Sodexo, Inc. | $130,000 | 1 |
| H-Town Technologies Inc | $98,385 | 1 |
| TRADEQUIP SERVICES AND MARINE INC | $96,000 | 1 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $91,910 | 5 |
| SWEETWATER FRANCHISE GROUP LLC | $91,125 | 1 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $91,125 | 1 |
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How much does a Human Resources Managers make in Houston, TX?
The median Human Resources Managers salary in Houston, TX is $141,211 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Human Resources Managers?
A Human Resources Managers in Houston, TX earns 21.7% more than the national median of $116,000, or $152,331 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.