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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $56,310 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.07
10th percentile $43,060
90th percentile $74,630
Employed locally 750
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,060
    25th
    $47,690
    50th (median)
    $56,310
    75th
    $65,750
    90th
    $74,630

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 60% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 40% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,040

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,000
    Customer Service Representatives$47,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,160
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,280
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$56,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Sacramento, CA is $27.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,060 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,690.