Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,350 +30.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.94
10th percentile $49,360
90th percentile $90,150
Employed locally 1,520
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,360
    25th
    $54,910
    50th (median)
    $64,350
    75th
    $76,520
    90th
    $90,150

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 48% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 52% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    District of Columbia $60,960
    Boulder, CO $60,230
    Rochester, MN $58,780

    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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,770
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,730

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in San Francisco, CA is $30.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in San Francisco, CA is 30.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $49,360 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,910.