How much does a human resources assistant make in North Carolina?
$48,190a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in North Carolina. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,016 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.17
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,270Median: $48,190Highest 10%: $62,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,270 | $16.96 | |
| 25th | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| Median | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| 75th | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| 90th | $62,780 | $30.18 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $51,500 |
| Durham, NC | $50,530 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $49,770 |
| Charlotte, NC | $49,760 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $49,760 |
| Greensboro, NC | $49,660 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,640 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,990 |
| Wilmington, NC | $47,420 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $47,260 |
| Asheville, NC | $46,360 |
| Hickory, NC | $45,810 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $45,040 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $44,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 31. Illinois | $48,310 |
| 32. Ohio | $48,310 |
| 33. Michigan | $48,250 |
| 34. North Carolina | $48,190 |
| 35. Missouri | $47,960 |
| 36. Nevada | $47,900 |
| 37. Arizona | $47,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $23.17 ($48,190 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $48,190 against $50,610 nationally, 5% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for human resources assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays human resources assistants the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $51,500 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.