How much does a human resources assistant make in Salem?
$54,040a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $25.98 an hour or $4,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.98
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,620Median: $54,040Highest 10%: $63,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $54,040 | $25.98 | |
| 75th | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| 90th | $63,350 | $30.46 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| Portland, OR | $55,190 |
| Bend, OR | $53,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $48,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $25.98 ($54,040 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $54,040 against $50,610 nationally, 7% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $53,550, so Salem pays 1% more.
Where does Salem rank for human resources assistant pay?
38 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,350 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.