Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $51,210 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.62
10th percentile $43,830
90th percentile $61,800
Employed locally 60
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,830
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $51,210
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $61,800

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 69% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 31% 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
    Rochester, MN $58,780
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,120
    St. Cloud, MN $48,990
    Duluth, MN-WI $48,030
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $47,830
    Fargo, ND-MN $47,130

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,950
    Office Clerks, General$46,740
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,750
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$47,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Mankato, MN is $24.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Mankato, MN is 3.6% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,830 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.