The median annual wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $58,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $59,100.
Pay spans roughly $41,640 at the 10th percentile to $76,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $27.95 per hour. An estimated 1,920 people work as human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $58,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $59,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $27.95 |
| 10th percentile | $41,640 |
| 90th percentile | $76,730 |
| Employment | 1,920 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.