Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $52,640 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.31
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $65,700
Employed locally 80
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $41,500
    50th (median)
    $52,640
    75th
    $65,400
    90th
    $65,700

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 67% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 33% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,310
    Hinesville, GA $53,200
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $52,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,810
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $51,310

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,530
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,060
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $46,710
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Bloomington, IL is $25.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Bloomington, IL is 6.5% 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 Bloomington?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,500.