How much does a human resources assistant make in Pennsylvania?
$48,800a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Pennsylvania. That is $23.46 an hour or $4,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.46
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $48,800Highest 10%: $63,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $43,710 | $21.01 | |
| Median | $48,800 | $23.46 | |
| 75th | $57,530 | $27.66 | |
| 90th | $63,810 | $30.68 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $51,880 |
| Reading, PA | $51,410 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,820 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $50,070 |
| York, PA | $49,620 |
| Scranton, PA | $49,020 |
| State College, PA | $48,810 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $48,680 |
| Lancaster, PA | $47,640 |
| Erie, PA | $46,560 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 24. New Mexico | $49,650 |
| 25. Kansas | $49,630 |
| 26. Hawaii | $49,260 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $48,800 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $48,690 |
| 29. Iowa | $48,490 |
| 30. Florida | $48,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $23.46 ($48,800 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $48,800 against $50,610 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for human resources assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays human resources assistants the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $51,880 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.