Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $38,560 -22% vs national
Median hourly $18.54
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $52,130
Employed locally 30
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $33,970
    50th (median)
    $38,560
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $52,130

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 66% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 34% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Winchester, VA-WV $55,910
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,600
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $49,000
    Beckley, WV $40,010
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $38,780

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $38,370
    Office Clerks, General $35,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,830
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,850
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Wheeling, WV-OH is $18.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 22% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,970.