How much does a human resources assistant make in Maryland?
$56,880a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Maryland. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,390Median: $56,880Highest 10%: $73,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,390 | $19.90 | |
| 25th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| Median | $56,880 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $62,880 | $30.23 | |
| 90th | $73,900 | $35.53 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington Park, MD | $59,970 |
| Washington, DC | $59,120 |
| Baltimore, MD | $57,530 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $51,750 |
| Salisbury, MD | $50,920 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,820 |
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 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $56,370 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $55,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $27.35 ($56,880 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $56,880 against $50,610 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Maryland rank for human resources assistant pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays human resources assistants the most?
Lexington Park, MD, with a median of $59,970 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.