How much does a human resources assistant make in Madison?
$50,810a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $24.43 an hour or $4,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.43
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 93 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,530Median: $50,810Highest 10%: $60,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 25th | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| Median | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| 75th | $58,230 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $60,940 | $29.30 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $56,670 |
| Kenosha, WI | $51,200 |
| Green Bay, WI | $50,170 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $49,340 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $48,630 |
| Duluth, MN | $48,520 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,130 |
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How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $24.43 ($50,810 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $50,810 against $50,610 nationally, 0% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $48,690, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for human resources assistant pay?
93 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,940 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.