Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $51,060 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.55
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $69,290
Employed locally 60
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $43,700
    50th (median)
    $51,060
    75th
    $58,420
    90th
    $69,290

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 79% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 21% 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
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,040

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Merced, CA is $24.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Merced, CA is 3.3% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,700.