SOC 43-4161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — Denver
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 5 metro areas compared
In Denver, CO the median wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is $56,100 a year, which is 10.8% higher than the national figure of $50,610.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Denver, CO the median wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping is $56,100 a year, which is 10.8% higher than the national figure of $50,610. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $48,660 and $64,980. The lowest tenth earn under $40,210, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,110.
The area has 950 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Boulder records the highest median at $59,690. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 441st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,210 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $48,660 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $56,100 | +10.8% |
| 75th | $64,980 | +28.4% |
| 90th | $77,110 | +52.4% |
| Mean | $57,390 | +13.4% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $59,690 | 80 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $57,160 | 40 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $54,170 | 80 | |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | $51,060 | 240 | |
| 5 | Fort Collins | $50,800 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Denver run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $56,100 buys what $54,413 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,413US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,100 a year, 10.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,210 to $77,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 950 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $59,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Denver, CO?
The median annual wage is $56,100, or $26.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,610, so pay in Denver, CO is 10.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Denver, CO earns more than $77,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,210 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $59,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 950 jobs in this occupation in Denver, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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