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How much does a human resources assistant make in Charleston?

$41,970a year

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $20.18 an hour or $3,498 a month.

Hourly
$20.18
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
267 of 287
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,090Median: $41,970Highest 10%: $52,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,090$16.39
25th$36,690$17.64
Median$41,970$20.18
75th$46,380$22.30
90th$52,410$25.20

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.

Washington, DC$59,120
Winchester, VA$57,160
Hagerstown, MD$51,750
Parkersburg, WV$50,140
Huntington, WV$43,190
Human Resources Assistant salary in West Virginia Human Resources Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$63,740
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Clerk$58,470
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,670
Information and Record Clerk$55,430
Procurement Clerk$50,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,130
Dispatcher$46,100
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $20.18 ($41,970 a year).

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

No: $41,970 against $50,610 nationally, 17% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $42,990, so Charleston pays 2% less.

Where does Charleston rank for human resources assistant pay?

267 of 287 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,410 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.