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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $58,040 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.90
10th percentile $43,730
90th percentile $69,940
Employed locally 1,320
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,730
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $58,040
    75th
    $62,260
    90th
    $69,940

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 67% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 33% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,730

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,650
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,150
    Customer Service Representatives $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Riverside, CA is $27.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Riverside, CA is 17.4% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,730 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.