Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $50,480 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.27
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 50
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $50,480
    75th
    $50,480
    90th
    $58,980

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 78% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 22% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    Corvallis, OR $58,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Richmond, VA $53,000

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,030
    Customer Service Representatives $36,350
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Blacksburg, VA is $24.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Blacksburg, VA is 2.1% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.