Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $40,010 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.24
10th percentile $31,820
90th percentile $56,200
Employed locally 30
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,820
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $40,010
    75th
    $48,930
    90th
    $56,200

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 76% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 24% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,600
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $49,000
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,780
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,560

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $30,510
    Customer Service Representatives $35,360
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,710
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $46,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Beckley, WV is $19.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Beckley, WV is 19.1% 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $31,820 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.