Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping is $27.62 an hour ($57,440 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.

$27.62Median hourly pay

$49,040–$64,860Middle half of workers, yearly

1,150People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($50,610). It is 3% higher than the Massachusetts median ($55,840).

Pay range for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$21.69	$45,110
25% of workers	$23.58	$49,040
Half of workers (median)	$27.62	$57,440
75% of workers	$31.18	$64,860
90% of workers	$34.36	$71,460

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$57,440	1,150
Springfield	$53,390	80
Worcester	$49,850	120

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for human resources assistants, except payroll and timekeeping

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: -6.2% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$59,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$77,990
Human Resources Specialists	$90,270
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$85,260
Administrative Services Managers	$120,670
Human Resources Managers	$184,990
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$99,150
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$66,930

Other job titles for this job

Human Resources Administrative AssistantPersonnel ClerkBenefits ClerkBenefits TechnicianCivil Service ClerkCivil Service WorkerEmployment AssistantEmployment ClerkHuman Resources AssistantHR AssistantHuman Resources AssociateHuman Resources Clerk

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.