Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping is $29.05 an hour ($60,420 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.

$29.05Median hourly pay

$51,160–$72,990Middle half of workers, yearly

1,480People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($50,610). It is 5% higher than the Washington median ($57,390).

Pay range for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$23.47	$48,810
25% of workers	$24.60	$51,160
Half of workers (median)	$29.05	$60,420
75% of workers	$35.09	$72,990
90% of workers	$37.74	$78,490

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)	$60,420	1,480
Mount Vernon-Anacortes	$57,220	30
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard	$56,140	100
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee	$54,160	40
Kennewick-Richland	$53,620	90
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$53,040	150
Bellingham	$52,910	40
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater	$52,230	70
Yakima	$50,930	40

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Job	Median yearly pay
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$81,640
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$60,230
Human Resources Specialists	$92,770
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$80,860
Human Resources Managers	$171,360
Administrative Services Managers	$131,700
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$85,910
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$66,630

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.