Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $48,190 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.17
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $67,190
Employed locally 520
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $42,960
    50th (median)
    $48,190
    75th
    $56,060
    90th
    $67,190

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 62% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 38% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,350
    Modesto, CA $54,230
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,080
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $53,420
    Richmond, VA $53,000
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $52,540

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,250
    Office Clerks, General $43,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,930
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in St. Louis, MO-IL is $23.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.5% below 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,960.