Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $50,120 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.10
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $65,120
Employed locally 690
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $42,900
    50th (median)
    $50,120
    75th
    $56,200
    90th
    $65,120

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 70% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 30% 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
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $50,700
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $50,650
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $48,970
    Jacksonville, FL $47,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $46,590
    Florida $46,580

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Tampa, FL is $24.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Tampa, FL is 1.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,900.