Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping - Compile and keep personnel records. Record data for each employee, such as address, weekly earnings, absences, amount of sales or production, supervisory reports on ability, and date of and reason for termination. Compile and type reports from employment records. File employment records. Search employee files and furnish information to authorized persons.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $37,900 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $18.22. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $17.19 and most workers in this occupation earn between $12.43 and $19.58 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $37,900 | ||
| National Hourly | $18.22 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $25,848 | $35,765 | $40,724 |
| Statewide Hourly | $12.43 | $17.19 | $19.58 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $28,479 | $37,393 | $41,849 |
| Hourly | $13.69 | $17.98 | $20.12 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $22,113 | $32,587 | $37,824 |
| Hourly | $10.63 | $15.67 | $18.18 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $32,349 | $44,617 | $50,751 |
| Hourly | $15.55 | $21.45 | $24.40 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $28,479 | $37,393 | $41,849 |
| Hourly | $13.69 | $17.98 | $20.12 |
| Eastern Annual | $20,365 | $30,455 | $35,499 |
| Hourly | $9.79 | $14.64 | $17.07 |
| Northern Annual | $25,250 | $35,911 | $41,241 |
| Hourly | $12.14 | $17.26 | $19.83 |
| Southwestern Annual | $22,767 | $32,366 | $37,165 |
| Hourly | $10.95 | $15.56 | $17.87 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 1,190 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 12 percent and an estmated 1,330 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 15 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1,190 | 1,330 | 1.17% | 15 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 590 | 650 | 1.02% | 6 |
| Farmington | - | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces | 90 | 110 | 1.58% | 2 |
| Santa Fe | 80 | 100 | 2.36% | 2 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 590 | 650 | 1.02% | 6 |
| Eastern | 120 | 130 | 0.97% | 1 |
| Northern | 330 | 390 | 1.46% | 5 |
| Southwestern | 120 | 140 | 1.38% | 2 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping usually need Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 30% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 26% |
| Some College Courses | 21% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 6% |
| Master's Degree | 5% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + ATI Career Training Center | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.aticareertraining.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=168&Itemid=113 | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Mon | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Sou | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wes | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Central New Mexico Community College-Wo | ||
| Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + New Horizons Computer Learning Center | ||
| Website:http://www.nhabq.com/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + New Mexico State University - Alamogordo | ||
| Website:http://nmsua.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + NMSU - Dona Ana Community College | ||
| Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| + University of New Mexico - Valencia | ||
| Website:http://www.unm.edu/~unmvc/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | * |
| Administrative and Support Services | 8.8% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 2.6% |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | * |
| Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 0.8% |
| Construction of Buildings | * |
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 2.5% |
| Educational Services | 10.7% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 2.2% |
| Food Manufacturing | 1.7% |
| General Merchandise Stores | 2.6% |
| Hospitals | 4.4% |
| Insurance Carriers and Related Activities | * |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1.4% |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | * |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | 3.2% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 11.3% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Org | * |
| Social Assistance | 3.2% |
| Specialty Trade Contractors | * |
| Support Activities for Mining | * |
| Telecommunications | * |
| Truck Transportation | * |
| Warehousing and Storage | * |
| Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers | * |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
- Administrative Assistant
- Agent-Contract Clerk
- Assignment Clerk
- Assistant, Personnel
- Benefits Administrator
- Benefits Clerk
- Benefits Coordinator
- Civil Service Clerk
- Civil Service Worker
- Compensation and Benefits Technician
- Employment Assistant
- Employment Clerk
- Employment Specialist
- Enrollment Specialist
- Human Resources Administrative Assistant
- Human Resources Analyst (HR Analyst)
- Human Resources Assistant (HR Assistant)
- Human Resources Associate (HR Associate)
- Human Resources Clerk (HR Clerk)
- Human Resources Consultant (HR Consultant)
- Human Resources Coordinator (HR Coordinator)
- Human Resources Information Systems Administrator (HRIS Administrator)
- Human Resources Recruiter (HR Recruiter)
- Human Resources Representative (HR Representative)
- Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist)
- Human Resources Technician (HR Technician)
- Identification Clerk
- Personnel Analyst
- Personnel Assistant
- Personnel Associate
- Personnel Clerk
- Personnel Officer
- Personnel Services Specialist
- Personnel System Manager
- Personnel Technician
- Referral Clerk, Temporary Help Agency
- Staffing and Assignments Coordinator
- Time Study Clerk
- Workers Compensation Coordinator