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How much does a human resources assistant make in Baton Rouge?

$48,420a year

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.

Hourly
$23.28
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
162 of 287
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,230Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $63,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,230$15.98
25th$39,590$19.03
Median$48,420$23.28
75th$53,540$25.74
90th$63,020$30.30

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.

New Orleans, LA$49,570
Shreveport, LA$46,020
Lafayette, LA$44,770
Human Resources Assistant salary in Louisiana Human Resources Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$64,630
Postal Service Clerk$64,480
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
Weigher$52,810
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,320
Cargo and Freight Agent$51,230
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).

Do human resources assistants make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

No: $48,420 against $50,610 nationally, 4% less.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $47,490, so Baton Rouge pays 2% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for human resources assistant pay?

162 of 287 metro areas with data.

How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,020 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.