Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $47,880 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $62,990
Employed locally 500
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $44,930
    50th (median)
    $47,880
    75th
    $55,250
    90th
    $62,990

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 64% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 36% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $53,650
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,010
    Binghamton, NY $52,850
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $52,000
    Albany, OR $52,000

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,100
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,140
    Office Clerks, General $41,230
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $71,520
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $37,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Rochester, NY is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Rochester, NY is 3.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,930.