Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $50,160 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.12
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $66,590
Employed locally 230
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $43,880
    50th (median)
    $50,160
    75th
    $60,060
    90th
    $66,590

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 74% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 26% 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
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,040

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Bakersfield, CA is $24.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.5% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,880.