Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $50,610 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $66,560
Employed locally 540
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $46,370
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $57,630
    90th
    $66,560

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $50,670
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,250
    Columbus, OH $50,180
    Akron, OH $49,380
    Ohio $49,040
    Toledo, OH $48,380

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Cleveland, OH is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Cleveland, OH is 2.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,370.