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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $65,830 +33.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.65
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $84,230
Employed locally 550
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $58,350
    50th (median)
    $65,830
    75th
    $81,700
    90th
    $84,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 42% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Rochester, MN $58,780

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,730

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$56,330
    Customer Service Representatives$60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in San Jose, CA is $31.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.15 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 33.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,350.