Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $50,590 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.32
10th percentile $36,130
90th percentile $66,380
Employed locally 40
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,130
    25th
    $43,430
    50th (median)
    $50,590
    75th
    $61,250
    90th
    $66,380

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 68% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 32% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,710
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Iowa City, IA is $24.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Iowa City, IA is 2.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $36,130 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,430.