How Much Does a Human Resources Assistant Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$50,610
Human resources assistants in the U.S. earn a median of $50,610 a year, or $24.33 an hour. Half of human resources assistants earn more than $50,610 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $68,280.
Pay percentiles for human resources assistants
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.95 | $37,340 |
| 25th | $21.17 | $44,030 |
| 50th (median) | $24.33 | $50,610 |
| 75th | $28.75 | $59,800 |
| 90th | $32.83 | $68,280 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (SOC 43-4161). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for human resources assistants
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,050 | $28.39 | +17% |
| California | $57,590 | $27.69 | +14% |
| Washington | $57,390 | $27.59 | +13% |
| Maryland | $56,880 | $27.35 | +12% |
| Alaska | $56,510 | $27.17 | +12% |
| Rhode Island | $56,370 | $27.10 | +11% |
| Massachusetts | $55,840 | $26.85 | +10% |
| Colorado | $54,880 | $26.39 | +8% |
| Minnesota | $54,520 | $26.21 | +8% |
| New Jersey | $54,410 | $26.16 | +8% |
| United States | $50,610 | $24.33 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many human resources assistants are there?
BLS counts about 90,220 human resources assistants employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in California (11,490), New York (8,800) and Texas (5,890).
The mean (average) annual wage is $52,250, higher than the median of $50,610.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,218
- Biweekly
- $1,947
- Weekly
- $973
- Daily (8 hours)
- $195
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do human resources assistants make an hour?
The median hourly wage for human resources assistants is $24.33. The middle 50% earn between $21.17 and $28.75 an hour.
Which state pays human resources assistants the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for human resources assistants at $59,050, +17% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for human resources assistants?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of human resources assistants earn less than $37,340 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.