Occupation ยท SOC 43-4161
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 92,580 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $49,440 ($23.77 an hour).
US employment
92,580
Median annual wage
$49,440
Mean annual wage
$50,950
Median hourly wage
$23.77
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$60,960
- California$56,860
- Alaska$56,150
- Washington$54,980
- Massachusetts$54,790
Top 5 after cost of living
- North Dakota$56,230
- District of Columbia$55,470
- Alaska$54,860
- Wyoming$54,320
- Kentucky$53,830
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $72,910 | $23,470 (+47.5%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Human Resources Managers | $140,030 | $90,590 (+183.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $55,290 | $5,850 (+11.8%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $77,020 | $27,580 (+55.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | $66,140 | $16,700 (+33.8%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $74,260 | $24,820 (+50.2%) | 3 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California11,790
- 2. New York7,470
- 3. Texas6,300
- 4. New Jersey4,780
- 5. Florida4,520
- 6. Tennessee4,260
- 7. Minnesota3,300
- 8. Illinois3,190
- 9. Pennsylvania2,890
- 10. Washington2,810
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$60,960
- 2. California$56,860
- 3. Alaska$56,150
- 4. Washington$54,980
- 5. Massachusetts$54,790
- 6. New York$53,250
- 7. Rhode Island$53,230
- 8. Colorado$52,960
- 9. Minnesota$52,860
- 10. Maryland$52,310
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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