Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary
In Athens-Clarke County, GA, human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings earn $43,820 at the median, or about $21.07 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.34), which stretches that salary to about $46,947 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,331/month, about 44.5% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $44K get you in Athens-Clarke County?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Athens-Clarke County’s Regional Price Parity (93.34). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Athens-Clarke County
Pay for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping in Athens-Clarke County runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $51K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,331/month, which is 45.3% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.34 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings in metros near Athens-Clarke County, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $49K | $49K |
| Columbus | $49K | $55K |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $43K | $47K |
| Savannah | $44K | $46K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Athens-Clarke County, GA
Entry-level human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59K | +17% | 610 |
| California | $58K | +14% | 11,490 |
| Washington | $57K | +13% | 2,350 |
| Maryland | $57K | +12% | 1,480 |
| Alaska | $57K | +12% | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $56K | +11% | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $56K | +10% | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $55K | +8% | 1,660 |
| Minnesota | $55K | +8% | 3,380 |
| New Jersey | $54K | +8% | 4,000 |
| Connecticut | $54K | +7% | 910 |
| Oregon | $54K | +6% | 1,050 |
| North Dakota | $53K | +5% | 110 |
| New York | $53K | +5% | 8,800 |
| Virginia | $52K | +3% | 2,160 |
| Vermont | $52K | +2% | 140 |
| Idaho | $52K | +2% | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $51K | +2% | 470 |
| Delaware | $51K | +0% | 290 |
| Kentucky | $50K | -0% | 1,240 |
| Montana | $50K | -1% | 140 |
| Maine | $50K | -2% | 490 |
| Wyoming | $50K | -2% | 90 |
| New Mexico | $50K | -2% | 620 |
| Kansas | $50K | -2% | 660 |
| Hawaii | $49K | -3% | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $49K | -4% | 2,700 |
| Wisconsin | $49K | -4% | 1,890 |
| Iowa | $48K | -4% | 920 |
| Florida | $48K | -5% | 3,210 |
| Illinois | $48K | -5% | 4,140 |
| Ohio | $48K | -5% | 2,770 |
| Michigan | $48K | -5% | 1,890 |
| North Carolina | $48K | -5% | 2,790 |
| Missouri | $48K | -5% | 1,090 |
| Nevada | $48K | -5% | 1,390 |
| Arizona | $48K | -5% | 1,490 |
| Indiana | $48K | -5% | 1,870 |
| Texas | $48K | -6% | 5,890 |
| Louisiana | $47K | -6% | 750 |
| Nebraska | $47K | -7% | 440 |
| Georgia | $47K | -7% | 2,510 |
| Arkansas | $46K | -9% | 720 |
| Utah | $46K | -10% | 700 |
| Tennessee | $46K | -10% | 3,930 |
| South Carolina | $45K | -10% | 1,190 |
| South Dakota | $45K | -11% | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $45K | -11% | 600 |
| Mississippi | $45K | -12% | 1,010 |
| West Virginia | $43K | -15% | 480 |
| Alabama | $42K | -17% | 960 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping afford a 2BR apartment alone in Athens-Clarke County?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $44K, rent takes 45.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,331/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings in Athens-Clarke County?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings typically earn — is $37K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,236/month. At HUD’s $1,331/month FMR, rent would take 60% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping a high-paying job in Athens-Clarke County?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $44K here vs. $51K nationally. Cost of living is 7% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Athens-Clarke County compare to the national average for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings?
Athens-Clarke County pays $44K median vs. the U.S. average of $51K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.34), the purchasing-power equivalent is $47K — below the national median.
How much do human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings make in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The median is $43,820 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,260, and experienced human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings can clear $57,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Athens-Clarke County?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,941/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,331/month, which eats 45.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping salary go in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County has a Regional Price Parity of 93.34 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping salary is worth about $46,947 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeepings get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.