How much does a human resources assistant make in New York?
$52,920a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in New York. That is $25.44 an hour or $4,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.44
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,000Median: $52,920Highest 10%: $73,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| Median | $52,920 | $25.44 | |
| 75th | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 90th | $73,620 | $35.39 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $56,850 |
| Albany, NY | $52,690 |
| Ithaca, NY | $52,140 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,840 |
| Watertown, NY | $50,940 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $49,000 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,900 |
| Utica, NY | $48,880 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $48,410 |
| Rochester, NY | $48,390 |
| Kingston, NY | $46,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 11. Connecticut | $54,130 |
| 12. Oregon | $53,550 |
| 13. North Dakota | $53,000 |
| 14. New York | $52,920 |
| 15. Virginia | $51,950 |
| 16. Vermont | $51,810 |
| 17. Idaho | $51,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $25.44 ($52,920 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $52,920 against $50,610 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for human resources assistant pay?
New York ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays human resources assistants the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $56,850 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.