Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $50,610 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $63,730
Employed locally 70
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $50,610
    75th
    $55,190
    90th
    $63,730

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,310
    Hinesville, GA $53,200
    Bloomington, IL $52,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $52,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,810

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,850
    Customer Service Representatives$38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Springfield, IL is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Springfield, IL is 2.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.