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

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

Median annual salary $44,260 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $32,970
90th percentile $51,240
Employed locally 40
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,970
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $44,260
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $51,240

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $47,540
    Morristown, TN $46,450
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,020
    Knoxville, TN $44,890
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $43,880
    Clarksville, TN-KY $43,480

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,610
    Office Clerks, General $34,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,050
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,690

    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, TN is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.24 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, TN is 10.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $32,970 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.