Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $49,420 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $23.76
10th percentile $37,490
90th percentile $67,700
Employed locally 1,190
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,490
    25th
    $43,170
    50th (median)
    $49,420
    75th
    $55,990
    90th
    $67,700

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 58% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 42% 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
    Tucson, AZ $47,180
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,450
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,930
    Yuma, AZ $39,620

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Phoenix, AZ is $23.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $37,490 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,170.