Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary (2025)
Based on 90,220 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $37,340 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $44,030 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $50,610 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $59,800 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $68,280 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$44K
Median
$51K
75th
$60K
90th
$68K
Highest Paying States for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,130 |
| Washington | $58,910 |
| Alaska | $58,730 |
| California | $58,630 |
| Maryland | $56,420 |
| Connecticut | $56,200 |
| Massachusetts | $56,100 |
| Rhode Island | $56,070 |
| Colorado | $55,700 |
| New York | $55,210 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $60,130 per year, while New York has an average of $55,210 — a difference of $4,920. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 90,220 workers were employed as Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeepings in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $52,250 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-4161