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How much does a human resources assistant make in New Orleans?

$49,570a year

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $23.83 an hour or $4,131 a month.

Hourly
$23.83
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
131 of 287
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,830Median: $49,570Highest 10%: $66,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,830$16.26
25th$39,260$18.88
Median$49,570$23.83
75th$58,280$28.02
90th$66,390$31.92

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.

Baton Rouge, LA$48,420
Shreveport, LA$46,020
Lafayette, LA$44,770
Human Resources Assistant salary in Louisiana Human Resources Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,370
Production$61,620
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,030
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,270
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,590
Procurement Clerk$52,480
Eligibility Interviewer$52,150
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $23.83 ($49,570 a year).

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

No: $49,570 against $50,610 nationally, 2% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $47,490, so New Orleans pays 4% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for human resources assistant pay?

131 of 287 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,390 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.