Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $47,280 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.73
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $63,560
Employed locally 230
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $40,430
    50th (median)
    $47,280
    75th
    $54,890
    90th
    $63,560

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 59% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 41% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,120
    Minnesota $52,860
    Bloomington, IL $52,640
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,640
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $51,310
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,610

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,020
    Customer Service Representatives $43,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,930
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,680
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,010
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Grand Rapids, MI is $22.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 4.4% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,430.