Human Resources Assistant Salary

human-resources-assistant-salary-chart-template.jpgA human resources assistant is responsible for a number of duties in direct support of the human resources department of a company. The maximum earning potential of human resources assistant varies according to level of experience in this field. Human resources assistant salary with up to 2 years of experience earns about $34,645 annually. Those with 2 to 4 years of experience earn an average of $38,412, while those with 5 or more years of experience earn $44,728 annually.

Overtime and Regional Variances

In some cases, working overtime can considerably increase income. It is estimated that HR assistants in the U.S earned between 10.65 and 19.15 per hour and $15.56 to 29.47 per hour for overtime. The geographic location also affects a HR assistant salary; in Chicago the average salary range between $30,660 and $52,783 while those in South Bend earn an average of between $27,528 and $47,393.

Benefits

HR assistants are in most cases offered a significant benefits package such as medical, dental and vision insurance. Sometimes, they are offered paid vacations and sick pay. 77% of HR assistants receive medical benefits, 68% received dental insurance, and 51% received vision insurance while 21% did not get any benefits.

Job Outlook

According to the U.S Bureau of labor statistics, employment of HR assistants will slowly decline through 2018.

Human Resources Assistant Salary by State

State Lowest 10% Median Salary Highest 10% Average Salary
Alabama $22,490 $34,620 $47,320 $34,750
Alaska $31,590 $40,670 $55,100 $41,860
Arizona $24,670 $35,570 $47,870 $35,980
Arkansas $23,180 $34,630 $47,130 $34,970
California $27,750 $43,300 $59,640 $43,750
Colorado $26,260 $39,650 $54,450 $39,790
Connecticut $27,040 $43,970 $63,670 $44,670
Delaware $22,970 $35,520 $47,420 $35,740
Florida $25,050 $33,960 $46,330 $34,650
Georgia $23,730 $35,870 $51,570 $36,600
Hawaii $26,310 $37,010 $48,820 $37,530
Idaho $23,980 $35,490 $51,220 $36,130
Illinois $25,400 $39,420 $57,470 $40,420
Indiana $23,560 $34,230 $46,560 $34,470
Iowa $24,850 $360,000 $49,140 $36,530
Kansas $23,610 $34,920 $47,130 $35,230
Kentucky $25,370 $37,890 $50,010 $37,390
Louisiana $24,690 $35,460 $47,990 $36,070
Maine $25,100 $34,980 $47,320 $35,970
Maryland $28,410 $43,210 $59,340 $43,340
Massachusetts $29,100 $45,130 $65,060 $46,530
Michigan $24,240 $37,530 $54,320 $38,280
Minnesota $26,270 $38,480 $50,180 $38,380
Mississippi $23,970 $34,690 $47,270 $35,060
Missouri $20,810 $35,500 $47,970 $35,210
Montana $23,420 $34,430 $46,200 $34,470
Nebraska $21,340 $32,160 $45,930 $32,940
Nevada $22,610 $33,550 $47,250 $34,860
New Hampshire $25,750 $37,260 $47,560 $36,900
New Jersey $24,420 $39,530 $54,570 $39,070
New Mexico $22,780 $35,870 $47,320 $35,700
New York $24,920 $39,140 $56,740 $39,780
North Carolina $22,890 $34,230 $47,650 $34,840
North Dakota $35,630 $34,750 $48,350 $35,630
Ohio $24,470 $36,990 $51,350 $37,480
Oklahoma $21,710 $33,580 $46,910 $34,140
Oregon $25,830 $38,020 $52,590 $33,520
Pennsylvania $24,570 $36,020 $53,100 $37,190
Rhode Island $28,520 $38,350 $52,900 $39,960
South Carolina $23,140 $35,020 $49,380 $36,040
South Dakota $23,100 $29,990 $39,510 $30,990
Tennessee $23,790 $35,510 $48,120 $36,070
Texas $23,940 $36,330 $50,870 $36,880
Utah $21,430 $34,360 $47,770 $34,700
Vermont $25,590 $37,240 $47,850 $36,630
Virginia $25,610 $37,400 $53,470 $38,430
Washington $28,330 $40,200 $52,730 $40,090
West Virginia $22,790 $34,680 $48,930 $35,380
Wisconsin $24,430 $36,980 $48,790 $37,200
Wyoming $26,310 $37,840 $49,220 $38,600