Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $51,480 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.75
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $63,410
Employed locally 250
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $46,080
    50th (median)
    $51,480
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $63,410

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 59% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 41% 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
    Kenosha, WI $56,770
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,120
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $52,540
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $52,530
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,340

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$46,340
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Madison, WI is $24.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Madison, WI is 4.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,080.