Human Resources Assistants Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
The median human resources assistants salary in the United States is $50,610 per year ($24.33/hour). Salaries range from $37,340 at the entry level to $68,280+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 90,220 human resources assistants jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 7.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$50,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.33
per hour
Employment
90,220
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$37,340
25th percentile
$44,030
Median
$50,610
75th percentile
$59,800
90th percentile
$68,280
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-7.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
9,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Human Resources Assistants Salary by State
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$42K$59K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$59K
+17%
California
$58K
+14%
Washington
$57K
+13%
Maryland
$57K
+12%
Alaska
$57K
+12%
Rhode Island
$56K
+11%
Massachusetts
$56K
+10%
Colorado
$55K
+8%
Minnesota
$55K
+8%
New Jersey
$54K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,050 | +16.7% |
| California | $57,590 | +13.8% |
| Washington | $57,390 | +13.4% |
| Maryland | $56,880 | +12.4% |
| Alaska | $56,510 | +11.7% |
| Rhode Island | $56,370 | +11.4% |
| Massachusetts | $55,840 | +10.3% |
| Colorado | $54,880 | +8.4% |
| Minnesota | $54,520 | +7.7% |
| New Jersey | $54,410 | +7.5% |
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Human Resources Assistants Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $67,590 | +33.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,550 | +31.5% |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,870 | +22.2% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $61,600 | +21.7% |
| Napa, CA | $61,390 | +21.3% |
| Rochester, MN | $60,540 | +19.6% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,420 | +19.4% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $59,970 | +18.5% |
| Corvallis, OR | $59,880 | +18.3% |
| Boulder, CO | $59,690 | +17.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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