Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $45,510 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.88
10th percentile $28,500
90th percentile $69,020
Employed locally 30
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,500
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $45,510
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $69,020

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 64% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 36% 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
    District of Columbia $60,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    California $56,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,610
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $53,770

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,480
    Customer Service Representatives $38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Ames, IA is $21.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Ames, IA is 7.9% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $28,500 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.