Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,510 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $56,760
Employed locally 420
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $41,310
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $52,710
    90th
    $56,760

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 70% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 30% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $53,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $53,100
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,030

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,100
    Customer Service Representatives $39,470
    Office Clerks, General $36,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Albuquerque, NM is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.9% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,310.