How much does a human resources assistant make in Portland?
$55,190a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.53 an hour or $4,599 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.53
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,930Median: $55,190Highest 10%: $67,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,930 | $22.08 | |
| 25th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $55,190 | $26.53 | |
| 75th | $61,390 | $29.51 | |
| 90th | $67,910 | $32.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Salem, OR | $54,040 |
| Bend, OR | $53,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,690 |
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How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.53 ($55,190 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $55,190 against $50,610 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $53,550, so Portland pays 3% more.
Where does Portland rank for human resources assistant pay?
31 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,910 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.