SOC 43-4161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $48,920, median pay for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $50,610 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,920, median pay for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $50,610 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,810 at the tenth percentile to more than $64,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,100 to $55,600.
Employment stands at 830, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tampa records the highest median at $52,420. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 430th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $42,100 | −16.8% |
| Median (50th) | $48,920 | −3.3% |
| 75th | $55,600 | +9.9% |
| 90th | $64,980 | +28.4% |
| Mean | $50,060 | −1.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $52,420 | 530 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $52,180 | 80 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $51,440 | 30 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $49,730 | 270 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $48,990 | 130 | |
| 6 | Naples | $48,970 | 30 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $48,390 | 50 | |
| 8 | North Port | $47,230 | 60 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $47,130 | 70 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $45,440 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,920 buys what $47,311 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,311US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,920 a year, 3.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,810 to $64,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 830 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $52,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,920, or $23.52 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 Miami, FL is 3.3% lower. 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 Miami, FL earns more than $64,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,810 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 Tampa, at $52,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 830 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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