Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $49,140 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $34,570
90th percentile $65,510
Employed locally 490
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,570
    25th
    $40,170
    50th (median)
    $49,140
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $65,510

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 70% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 30% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $53,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,010
    Binghamton, NY $52,850
    Albany, OR $52,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $52,000

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,770
    Office Clerks, General$44,260
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Buffalo, NY is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Buffalo, NY is 0.6% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $34,570 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,170.