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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $46,760 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $19,990
90th percentile $63,410
Employed locally 570
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,990
    25th
    $37,740
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $55,880
    90th
    $63,410

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 48% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 52% 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
    Abilene, TX $48,350
    Midland, TX $48,320
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,210
    Killeen-Temple, TX $47,290
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,110

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Office Clerks, General $42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Austin, TX is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Austin, TX is 5.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $19,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,740.