Human Resources Assistants Salary by State
Also called: Human Resources Assistants
The national median pay for human resources assistants is $50,610 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,140 in Alabama to $59,050 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $37,340
- 25th percentile
- $44,030
- Median
- $50,610
- 75th percentile
- $59,800
- Top 10%
- $68,280
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 90,220 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,050 | +17% | $38,990 | $80,330 | 610 |
| 2 | California | $57,590 | +14% | $41,300 | $78,370 | 11,490 |
| 3 | Washington | $57,390 | +13% | $45,320 | $75,920 | 2,350 |
| 4 | Maryland | $56,880 | +12% | $41,390 | $73,900 | 1,480 |
| 5 | Alaska | $56,510 | +12% | $46,190 | $75,030 | 260 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $56,370 | +11% | $43,540 | $71,110 | 150 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $55,840 | +10% | $42,970 | $71,130 | 1,400 |
| 8 | Colorado | $54,880 | +8% | $39,630 | $73,890 | 1,660 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $54,520 | +8% | $43,730 | $66,930 | 3,380 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $54,410 | +8% | $39,280 | $68,010 | 4,000 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $54,130 | +7% | $41,810 | $74,610 | 910 |
| 12 | Oregon | $53,550 | +6% | $43,920 | $66,230 | 1,050 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $53,000 | +5% | $38,860 | $64,290 | 110 |
| 14 | New York | $52,920 | +5% | $39,000 | $73,620 | 8,800 |
| 15 | Virginia | $51,950 | +3% | $38,690 | $69,640 | 2,160 |
| 16 | Vermont | $51,810 | +2% | $42,170 | $62,090 | 140 |
| 17 | Idaho | $51,770 | +2% | $41,680 | $64,080 | 280 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $51,400 | +2% | $28,590 | $65,800 | 470 |
| 19 | Delaware | $50,850 | 0% | $40,800 | $66,190 | 290 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $50,400 | 0% | $37,200 | $64,220 | 1,240 |
| 21 | Montana | $50,070 | −1% | $38,450 | $62,690 | 140 |
| 22 | Maine | $49,710 | −2% | $38,100 | $64,740 | 490 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $49,660 | −2% | $36,230 | $64,940 | 90 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $49,650 | −2% | $38,100 | $59,650 | 620 |
| 25 | Kansas | $49,630 | −2% | $36,070 | $62,610 | 660 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $49,260 | −3% | $40,180 | $67,650 | 450 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $48,800 | −4% | $37,780 | $63,810 | 2,700 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $48,690 | −4% | $36,710 | $63,040 | 1,890 |
| 29 | Iowa | $48,490 | −4% | $35,770 | $63,280 | 920 |
| 30 | Florida | $48,330 | −5% | $36,810 | $62,880 | 3,210 |
| 31 | Illinois | $48,310 | −5% | $38,180 | $66,330 | 4,140 |
| 32 | Ohio | $48,310 | −5% | $35,790 | $65,100 | 2,770 |
| 33 | Michigan | $48,250 | −5% | $37,940 | $64,190 | 1,890 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $48,190 | −5% | $35,270 | $62,780 | 2,790 |
| 35 | Missouri | $47,960 | −5% | $37,740 | $65,090 | 1,090 |
| 36 | Nevada | $47,900 | −5% | $36,500 | $62,940 | 1,390 |
| 37 | Arizona | $47,890 | −5% | $38,250 | $61,090 | 1,490 |
| 38 | Indiana | $47,850 | −5% | $36,020 | $61,610 | 1,870 |
| 39 | Texas | $47,540 | −6% | $32,180 | $64,940 | 5,890 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $47,490 | −6% | $33,160 | $63,920 | 750 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $47,130 | −7% | $37,380 | $60,010 | 440 |
| 42 | Georgia | $46,830 | −7% | $34,590 | $63,020 | 2,510 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $46,190 | −9% | $34,100 | $61,840 | 720 |
| 44 | Utah | $45,790 | −10% | $37,340 | $63,440 | 700 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $45,760 | −10% | $35,740 | $59,990 | 3,930 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $45,300 | −10% | $33,620 | $58,410 | 1,190 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $45,150 | −11% | $32,820 | $57,300 | 190 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $44,950 | −11% | $35,270 | $63,130 | 600 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $44,780 | −12% | $29,680 | $64,560 | 1,010 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $42,990 | −15% | $34,090 | $58,510 | 480 |
| 51 | Alabama | $42,140 | −17% | $31,520 | $61,460 | 960 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Human Resources Assistants salary questions
Which state pays human resources assistants the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $59,050 a year (+17% vs. the national median of $50,610). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays human resources assistants the least?
Alabama, with a median of $42,140 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most human resources assistants work?
California has the most jobs, about 11,490, with a median of $57,590.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.