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

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

Median annual salary $42,180 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.28
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $58,260
Employed locally 80
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,650
    50th (median)
    $42,180
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $58,260

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    Richmond, VA $53,000

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,560
    Office Clerks, General$41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$31,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Roanoke, VA is $20.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Roanoke, VA is 14.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,650.