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

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

Median annual salary $50,180 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.13
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 540
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $45,830
    50th (median)
    $50,180
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $62,650

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 63% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 37% 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
    Cleveland, OH $50,610
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $50,250
    Akron, OH $49,380
    Ohio $49,040
    Toledo, OH $48,380

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,760
    Office Clerks, General $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,970
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,000
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,960
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Columbus, OH is $24.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Columbus, OH is 1.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,830.