How much does a human resources assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.42 an hour or $4,927 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.42
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 287
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| 25th | $50,450 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| 75th | $66,940 | $32.18 | |
| 90th | $77,420 | $37.22 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $28.42 ($59,120 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,120 against $50,610 nationally, 17% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,050, so Washington pays 0% more.
Where does Washington rank for human resources assistant pay?
11 of 287 metro areas with data.
How much does a human resources assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,420 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.