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How much does a human resources assistant make in Milwaukee?

$48,630a year

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $23.38 an hour or $4,053 a month.

Hourly
$23.38
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
159 of 287
Jobs in the area
610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,230Median: $48,630Highest 10%: $64,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,230$17.42
25th$44,040$21.17
Median$48,630$23.38
75th$59,740$28.72
90th$64,960$31.23

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.

Minneapolis, MN$56,670
Kenosha, WI$51,200
Madison, WI$50,810
Green Bay, WI$50,170
Oshkosh, WI$49,340
Duluth, MN$48,520
Appleton, WI$47,130
Human Resources Assistant salary in Wisconsin Human Resources Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Milwaukee

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$74,240
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,970
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Brokerage Clerk$62,580
Public Safety Telecommunicator$62,130
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,130
Credit Authorizer$60,670
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,510
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$59,830
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,660
Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $23.38 ($48,630 a year).

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

No: $48,630 against $50,610 nationally, 4% less.

How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $48,690, so Milwaukee pays 0% more.

Where does Milwaukee rank for human resources assistant pay?

159 of 287 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,960 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.