Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $48,350 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $30,540
90th percentile $60,180
Employed locally 30
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,540
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $52,420
    90th
    $60,180

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 73% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,350
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    District of Columbia $60,960
    Boulder, CO $60,230

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,200
    Midland, TX $48,320
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,210
    Killeen-Temple, TX $47,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,110
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,760

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$36,770
    Office Clerks, General$35,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$58,360
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,240
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,560
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Abilene, TX is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.93 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salaries?

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Abilene, TX is 2.2% below the national median of $49,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Abilene?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $30,540 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.