Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $50,480 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.27
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $70,860
Employed locally 40
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $44,970
    50th (median)
    $50,480
    75th
    $59,810
    90th
    $70,860

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 68% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 32% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,080
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $53,810
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $53,100
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $52,640
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $52,030

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,600
    Customer Service Representatives $40,430
    Office Clerks, General $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,000
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Santa Fe, NM is $24.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Santa Fe, NM is 2.1% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,970.