Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $48,010 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $37,240
90th percentile $62,170
Employed locally 380
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,240
    25th
    $38,000
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $57,360
    90th
    $62,170

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 57% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 43% 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
    District of Columbia $60,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    California $56,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $55,610
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,080
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $53,770

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Des Moines, IA is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $37,240 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,000.