Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $46,990 -5% vs national
Median hourly $22.59
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $59,490
Employed locally 70
National median $49,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $43,900
    50th (median)
    $46,990
    75th
    $57,040
    90th
    $59,490

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary vs area income 69% Median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary is 31% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $61,450
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,130
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,600
    Washington $54,980
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $53,650
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $52,530

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Yakima, WA is $22.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in Yakima, WA is 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,900.