How much does a human resources assistant make in Massachusetts?
$55,840a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Massachusetts. That is $26.85 an hour or $4,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.85
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,970Median: $55,840Highest 10%: $71,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| Median | $55,840 | $26.85 | |
| 75th | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| 90th | $71,130 | $34.20 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $57,440 |
| Providence, RI | $53,580 |
| Springfield, MA | $53,390 |
| Worcester, MA | $49,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 4. Maryland | $56,880 |
| 5. Alaska | $56,510 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $56,370 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $55,840 |
| 8. Colorado | $54,880 |
| 9. Minnesota | $54,520 |
| 10. New Jersey | $54,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $26.85 ($55,840 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $55,840 against $50,610 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for human resources assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays human resources assistants the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $57,440 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.