Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $49,000 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $55,870
Employed locally 70
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $44,120
    50th (median)
    $49,000
    75th
    $54,290
    90th
    $55,870

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 87% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 13% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,600
    Beckley, WV $40,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,780
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,560

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $31,660
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $42,090
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,470
    Customer Service Representatives $34,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $51,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Parkersburg, WV is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Parkersburg, WV is 0.9% below 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,120.