Human Resources Assistants Salary in California
Also called: Human Resources Assistants
Human Resources Assistants in California earn a median of $57,590 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($50,610)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,490
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,300; the top 10% earn over $78,370. Nationally the range is $37,340 to $68,280.
States ranked near California
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- Correspondence Clerks$53,640 median in California
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$56,880 median in California
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63,520 median in California
Human Resources Assistants pay in California
How much do human resources assistants make in California?
The median is $57,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,300 and the top 10% earn over $78,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for human resources assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $50,610). Living costs are not included.