How much does a human resources assistant make in California?
$57,590a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in California. That is $27.69 an hour or $4,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.69
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,300Median: $57,590Highest 10%: $78,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,300 | $19.86 | |
| 25th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| Median | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 75th | $65,560 | $31.52 | |
| 90th | $78,370 | $37.68 |
Cities in California
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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,610 |
| Oxnard, CA | $58,140 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $57,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,600 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,130 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,830 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,780 |
| Stockton, CA | $54,060 |
| Yuba City, CA | $54,040 |
| Salinas, CA | $53,000 |
| Merced, CA | $52,590 |
| Visalia, CA | $52,590 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,260 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,790 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $51,570 |
| Chico, CA | $51,120 |
| Redding, CA | $50,370 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,210 |
| El Centro, CA | $46,010 |
| Hanford, CA | $44,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,050 |
| 2. California | $57,590 |
| 3. Washington | $57,390 |
| 4. Maryland | $56,880 |
| 5. Alaska | $56,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.69 ($57,590 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,590 against $50,610 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for human resources assistant pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays human resources assistants the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $67,590 a year.
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.