Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $47,290 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $61,840
Employed locally 130
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $41,790
    50th (median)
    $47,290
    75th
    $55,370
    90th
    $61,840

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 70% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 30% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $51,200
    Abilene, TX $48,350
    Midland, TX $48,320
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,210
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,110
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,760

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,660
    Office Clerks, General $38,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,710
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,210
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Killeen, TX is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Killeen, TX is 4.3% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,790.