Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $46,140 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.18
10th percentile $33,960
90th percentile $62,510
Employed locally 80
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,960
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $46,140
    75th
    $54,070
    90th
    $62,510

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 69% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 31% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,310
    Hinesville, GA $53,200
    Bloomington, IL $52,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $52,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,810

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,960
    Customer Service Representatives $40,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,620
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Rockford, IL is $22.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Rockford, IL is 6.7% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $33,960 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.