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Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping is $28.43 an hour ($59,120 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.

$28.43Median hourly pay
$50,450–$66,940Middle half of workers, yearly
1,610People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($50,610). It is about the same as the District of Columbia median ($59,050).

Pay range for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.77$43,200
25% of workers$24.26$50,450
Half of workers (median)$28.43$59,120
75% of workers$32.18$66,940
90% of workers$37.22$77,420

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$59,1201,610

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -6.2% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,660
Human Resources Specialists$100,830
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76,400
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$90,320
Human Resources Managers$177,960
Administrative Services Managers$130,130
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$91,660
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$66,130

Other job titles for this job

Human Resources Administrative AssistantPersonnel ClerkBenefits ClerkBenefits TechnicianCivil Service ClerkCivil Service WorkerEmployment AssistantEmployment ClerkHuman Resources AssistantHR AssistantHuman Resources AssociateHuman Resources Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.