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How much does a human resources assistant make in Columbus?

$50,700a year

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.38 an hour or $4,225 a month.

Hourly
$24.38
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
98 of 287
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,230Median: $50,700Highest 10%: $66,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,230$18.38
25th$45,900$22.07
Median$50,700$24.38
75th$59,460$28.59
90th$66,020$31.74

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.

Dayton, OH$52,040
Cincinnati, OH$50,800
Akron, OH$49,270
Cleveland, OH$48,740
Toledo, OH$47,130
Canton, OH$44,040
Huntington, WV$43,190
Youngstown, OH$42,340
Human Resources Assistant salary in Ohio Human Resources Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$75,880
Brokerage Clerk$67,800
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,970
Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Clerk$60,530
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$60,420
Production$59,530
Eligibility Interviewer$59,420
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,010
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.38 ($50,700 a year).

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

Yes: $50,700 against $50,610 nationally, 0% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $48,310, so Columbus pays 5% more.

Where does Columbus rank for human resources assistant pay?

98 of 287 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,020 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.