Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $39,280 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $32,210
90th percentile $61,190
Employed locally 40
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,210
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $39,280
    75th
    $55,320
    90th
    $61,190

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 65% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 35% 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
    Vallejo, CA $61,980
    Corvallis, OR $58,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $57,730
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,550

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,300
    Office Clerks, General $31,520
    Customer Service Representatives $36,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,940
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $47,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 20.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $32,210 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.