SOC 43-4161 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is $49,442 per year ($23.77/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $42,349 and $58,573 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $67,142 per year. There are approximately 92,580 human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $17.35 | $36,088 |
| P25 | $20.36 | $42,349 |
| P50MEDIAN | $23.77 | $49,442 |
| P75 | $28.16 | $58,573 |
| P90 | $32.28 | $67,142 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is $49,442 per year ($23.77/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $42,349 and $58,573 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is $67,142 per year ($32.28/hr). The 75th percentile is $58,573 per year.
Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn approximately $36,088 per year ($17.35/hr). The 25th percentile is $42,349 per year.
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