Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $53,000 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.48
10th percentile $39,460
90th percentile $64,420
Employed locally 500
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,460
    25th
    $45,850
    50th (median)
    $53,000
    75th
    $63,120
    90th
    $64,420

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 63% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 37% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    Corvallis, OR $58,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,810

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Richmond, VA is $25.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Richmond, VA is 7.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $39,460 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,850.