How much does a human resources assistant make in Atlanta?
$48,770a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.45 an hour or $4,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.45
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $48,770Highest 10%: $65,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $42,900 | $20.63 | |
| Median | $48,770 | $23.45 | |
| 75th | $59,860 | $28.78 | |
| 90th | $65,150 | $31.32 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Columbus, GA | $49,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $44,520 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $44,190 |
| Savannah, GA | $43,790 |
| Augusta, GA | $42,880 |
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How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.45 ($48,770 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $48,770 against $50,610 nationally, 4% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $46,830, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for human resources assistant pay?
153 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,150 or more.
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.