How much does a human resources assistant make in Virginia?
$51,950a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Virginia. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,329 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.98
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,690Median: $51,950Highest 10%: $69,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,690 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $51,950 | $24.98 | |
| 75th | $60,840 | $29.25 | |
| 90th | $69,640 | $33.48 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $59,120 |
| Winchester, VA | $57,160 |
| Richmond, VA | $52,730 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $51,950 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $49,660 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $49,300 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $47,990 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $47,740 |
| Roanoke, VA | $45,870 |
| Kingsport, TN | $45,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 12. Oregon | $53,550 |
| 13. North Dakota | $53,000 |
| 14. New York | $52,920 |
| 15. Virginia | $51,950 |
| 16. Vermont | $51,810 |
| 17. Idaho | $51,770 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $51,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $24.98 ($51,950 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $51,950 against $50,610 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Virginia rank for human resources assistant pay?
Virginia ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays human resources assistants the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $59,120 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.