How much does a human resources assistant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.33 an hour or $4,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.33
- Average (mean)
- $52,250
- Jobs
- 90,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 25th | $44,030 | $21.17 | |
| Median | $50,610 | $24.33 | |
| 75th | $59,800 | $28.75 | |
| 90th | $68,280 | $32.83 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $59,050 |
| California | $57,590 |
| Washington | $57,390 |
| Maryland | $56,880 |
| Alaska | $56,510 |
| Rhode Island | $56,370 |
| Massachusetts | $55,840 |
| Colorado | $54,880 |
| Minnesota | $54,520 |
| New Jersey | $54,410 |
| Connecticut | $54,130 |
| Oregon | $53,550 |
| North Dakota | $53,000 |
| New York | $52,920 |
| Virginia | $51,950 |
| Vermont | $51,810 |
| Idaho | $51,770 |
| New Hampshire | $51,400 |
| Delaware | $50,850 |
| Kentucky | $50,400 |
| Montana | $50,070 |
| Maine | $49,710 |
| Wyoming | $49,660 |
| New Mexico | $49,650 |
| Kansas | $49,630 |
| Hawaii | $49,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,800 |
| Wisconsin | $48,690 |
| Iowa | $48,490 |
| Florida | $48,330 |
| Illinois | $48,310 |
| Ohio | $48,310 |
| Michigan | $48,250 |
| North Carolina | $48,190 |
| Missouri | $47,960 |
| Nevada | $47,900 |
| Arizona | $47,890 |
| Indiana | $47,850 |
| Texas | $47,540 |
| Louisiana | $47,490 |
| Nebraska | $47,130 |
| Georgia | $46,830 |
| Arkansas | $46,190 |
| Utah | $45,790 |
| Tennessee | $45,760 |
| South Carolina | $45,300 |
| South Dakota | $45,150 |
| Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| Mississippi | $44,780 |
| West Virginia | $42,990 |
| Alabama | $42,140 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $67,590 |
| San Francisco, CA | $66,550 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,870 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $61,600 |
| Napa, CA | $61,390 |
| Rochester, MN | $60,540 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,420 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $59,970 |
| Corvallis, OR | $59,880 |
| Boulder, CO | $59,690 |
| Washington, DC | $59,120 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,610 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,140 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,600 |
In other countries
Human Resources Assistant belongs to the international group "Personnel clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$50,020
- New Accounts Clerk$47,670
- Order Clerk$46,170
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$38,010
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$44,390
- Information and Record Clerk$49,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.33 ($50,610 a year).
How much does a human resources assistant make a month?
About $4,218 a month before tax, based on a median of $50,610 a year.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,340 or less a year ($17.95 an hour); the top 10% make $68,280 or more.
Which state pays human resources assistants the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $59,050 a year, followed by California ($57,590) and Washington ($57,390).
Which city pays human resources assistants the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $67,590 a year.
How many human resources assistants are there in the United States?
About 90,220 people work as human resources assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.