Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $49,380 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.74
10th percentile $36,230
90th percentile $62,800
Employed locally 150
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,230
    25th
    $41,620
    50th (median)
    $49,380
    75th
    $57,650
    90th
    $62,800

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 69% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 31% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $50,670
    Cleveland, OH $50,610
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,250
    Columbus, OH $50,180
    Ohio $49,040
    Toledo, OH $48,380

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $43,260
    Office Clerks, General $43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Akron, OH is $23.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Akron, OH is 0.1% 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 Akron?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $36,230 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,620.