Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $47,440 -4% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $39,310
90th percentile $61,530
Employed locally 50
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,310
    25th
    $40,540
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $58,620
    90th
    $61,530

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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
    Kenosha, WI $56,770
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $54,120
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $52,540
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $52,530
    Madison, WI $51,480

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,640
    Customer Service Representatives $45,880
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,600
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,950
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Wausau, WI is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Wausau, WI is 4% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $39,310 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,540.