Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $45,810 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.02
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $62,640
Employed locally 160
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $40,850
    50th (median)
    $45,810
    75th
    $57,030
    90th
    $62,640

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 72% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 28% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $50,700
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $50,650
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $50,120
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,970
    Jacksonville, FL $47,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,590

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,530
    Office Clerks, General $40,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,820
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,860
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Lakeland, FL is $22.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Lakeland, FL is 7.3% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,850.