Salary.com, the global leader in compensation data and technology, has officially partnered with the Texas Hospital Association to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in health care today: workforce shortages. Together, they’re leveraging technology and compensation strategy to help health systems attract and retain top talent starting with getting pay right.
With more than 85% of Texas’ acute-care hospitals and health care systems under its umbrella, THA represents an expansive network of more than 400,000 professionals. This partnership aims to create a more unified, data-driven approach to compensation within one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic health care environments.
Why Compensation is Critical in Health Care
1. Workforce Shortages Are a Growing Crisis
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 52,000 new health care jobs in February 2025, a clear sign of the sector’s continued growth.
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As demand outpaces supply, health systems must compete aggressively for talent—and competitive, transparent compensation is non-negotiable.
2. Market Data Must Be Trustworthy and Targeted
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Salary.com provides the world’s largest database of HR-reported compensation data—spanning 16,000 roles across 225 industries.
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For hospitals navigating labor market volatility, that level of granularity enables better, faster decisions on salary benchmarks and benefits.
Inside the Total Compensation Management Suite
1. Integrated Compensation Tools for Health Care HR
Salary.com’s Total Compensation Management platform includes:
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AI-powered job descriptions
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Job benchmarking and skills analysis
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Job Architecture development
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Annual salary planning tools
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Pay equity analysis and communication frameworks
All elements are purpose-built to support consistent, compliant, and equitable pay decisions across complex organizational structures.
2. THA’s Perspective on the Partnership
“THA is pleased to partner with Salary.com to ensure pay transparency,” said Vicki Dale, Senior Director of Business Services at THA.
“Their Total Compensation Management solution delivers what we need—across comp planning, job design, pay equity, and more. We vetted our options extensively and are confident this partnership supports our hospitals’ needs now and into the future.”
Meeting the Moment: A Shared Vision for Health Care HR
1. Supporting Strategic Workforce Planning
With Texas’ health care landscape expanding, THA hospitals must not only fill jobs but plan for the future. Salary.com’s platform enables systems to:
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Identify skill gaps
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Align pay with evolving job roles
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Ensure consistency and fairness across departments
2. Reinforcing Pay Equity and Transparency
Pay equity isn’t just a compliance requirement it’s essential for employee trust and retention. Salary.com’s analytics tools empower THA members to close wage gaps and justify pay decisions with data.
Quote from Salary.com Leadership
“Our partnership with THA reflects a mutual commitment to solving the challenges facing today’s health care workforce,” said Kevin Plunkett, Senior Vice President, Partnerships at Salary.com.
“By centralizing salary planning and creating a common framework for compensation across the state, THA is leading the way. We’re honored to help them do it.”
Getting Pay Right At Scale
This partnership between THA and Salary.com is more than a tech upgrade it’s a strategic investment in Texas’ health care future. At a time when hospitals are under pressure to do more with less, compensation clarity and equity are vital tools for talent acquisition and retention.
With access to unmatched data, intuitive tools, and expert support, THA member hospitals can now streamline their compensation practices, promote workforce stability, and deliver on the promise of accessible, high-quality care for all Texans.
