Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $55,610 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.74
10th percentile $43,680
90th percentile $72,500
Employed locally 120
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,680
    25th
    $46,970
    50th (median)
    $55,610
    75th
    $64,620
    90th
    $72,500

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 58% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 42% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Santa Maria, CA is $26.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.79 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Maria, CA is 12.5% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $43,680 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,970.