Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $47,840 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $38,510
90th percentile $60,880
Employed locally 250
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,510
    25th
    $43,490
    50th (median)
    $47,840
    75th
    $54,880
    90th
    $60,880

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 60% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 40% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770
    Napa, CA $57,350
    Lexington Park, MD $56,720
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,120
    State College, PA $53,170
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $50,700

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,530
    Customer Service Representatives$40,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,840
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Harrisburg, PA is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Harrisburg, PA is 3.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $38,510 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,490.