How much does a human resources assistant make in Rochester?
$48,390a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $23.26 an hour or $4,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.26
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 166 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $48,390Highest 10%: $63,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $44,800 | $21.54 | |
| Median | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| 75th | $57,090 | $27.45 | |
| 90th | $63,770 | $30.66 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| New York, NY | $56,850 |
| Albany, NY | $52,690 |
| Ithaca, NY | $52,140 |
| Binghamton, NY | $51,840 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $50,710 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,210 |
| Buffalo, NY | $49,000 |
| Elmira, NY | $48,900 |
| Utica, NY | $48,880 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $23.26 ($48,390 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $48,390 against $50,610 nationally, 4% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $52,920, so Rochester pays 9% less.
Where does Rochester rank for human resources assistant pay?
166 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,770 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.