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

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

Median annual salary $54,230 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.07
10th percentile $43,170
90th percentile $72,220
Employed locally 120
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,170
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $54,230
    75th
    $62,710
    90th
    $72,220

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 68% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 32% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $46,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,090
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $53,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,010
    Customer Service Representatives $46,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Modesto, CA is $26.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Modesto, CA is 9.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,170 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.