Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $43,820 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $57,450
Employed locally 40
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $43,820
    75th
    $50,220
    90th
    $57,450

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Hinesville, GA $53,200
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $49,140
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $49,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,860
    Sheboygan, WI $48,400
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $47,920

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,050
    Customer Service Representatives$35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Athens, GA is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Athens, GA is 11.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.