Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $52,530 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.26
10th percentile $42,640
90th percentile $68,600
Employed locally 120
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,640
    25th
    $47,190
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $64,420
    90th
    $68,600

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 61% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 39% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,600
    Washington $54,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $53,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $52,260

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,410
    Customer Service Representatives$44,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Kennewick, WA is $25.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Kennewick, WA is 6.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $42,640 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,190.