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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $58,770 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.25
10th percentile $41,690
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 60
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,690
    25th
    $48,120
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 63% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 37% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $58,040
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,730

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $47,520
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $73,910
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $51,960
    Customer Service Representatives $44,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.28 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 18.9% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $41,690 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,120.