Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $49,370 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $61,040
Employed locally 80
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $39,520
    50th (median)
    $49,370
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $61,040

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 70% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 30% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,310
    Hinesville, GA $53,200
    Bloomington, IL $52,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $52,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,810

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,520
    Customer Service Representatives $40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Peoria, IL is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Peoria, IL is 0.1% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,520.