Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $36,910 -25.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $51,400
Employed locally 30
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $33,120
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $51,400

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,550
    Alaska $56,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $54,430
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $53,810

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $35,360
    Office Clerks, General $28,200
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,080
    Customer Service Representatives $34,890
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Houma, LA is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Houma, LA is 25.3% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,120.