How much does a human resources assistant make in Boston?
$57,440a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $27.62 an hour or $4,787 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.62
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,110Median: $57,440Highest 10%: $71,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,110 | $21.69 | |
| 25th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| Median | $57,440 | $27.62 | |
| 75th | $64,860 | $31.18 | |
| 90th | $71,460 | $34.36 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Providence, RI | $53,580 |
| Springfield, MA | $53,390 |
| Worcester, MA | $49,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $27.62 ($57,440 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $57,440 against $50,610 nationally, 13% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $55,840, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for human resources assistant pay?
17 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,460 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.