How much does a human resources assistant make in Portland?
$51,770a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.89 an hour or $4,314 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.89
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,020Median: $51,770Highest 10%: $66,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,020 | $20.68 | |
| 25th | $48,940 | $23.53 | |
| Median | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 75th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 90th | $66,140 | $31.80 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Bangor, ME | $47,920 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.89 ($51,770 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,770 against $50,610 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $49,710, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for human resources assistant pay?
75 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,140 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.