Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $50,420 +2% vs national
Median hourly $24.24
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $64,730
Employed locally 110
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $46,530
    50th (median)
    $50,420
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $64,730

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 71% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,120
    Minnesota $52,860
    Bloomington, IL $52,640
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,640
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $51,310
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $50,610

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Lansing, MI is $24.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Lansing, MI is 2% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,530.