SOC 13-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Specialists — Sherman
Sherman-Denison, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In Sherman, TX the median wage is $63,010.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sherman, TX the median wage is $63,010. That is 17.0% lower than the national median of $75,940. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,250 and $77,730. The lowest tenth earn under $41,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $111,790.
Employment stands at 220, or 4.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,650. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 62nd of 216 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,800 | −45.0% |
| 25th | $49,250 | −35.1% |
| Median (50th) | $63,010 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $77,730 | +2.4% |
| 90th | $111,790 | +47.2% |
| Mean | $69,920 | −7.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sherman run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $63,010 goes as far as $64,892 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,892US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,010 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,800 to $111,790 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $78,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Specialists in Sherman, TX?
The median annual wage is $63,010, or $30.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,940, so pay in Sherman, TX is 17.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sherman, TX earns more than $111,790 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Midland, at $78,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Sherman, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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