HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Arizona
The median HR assistant in Arizona earned $47,890 a year in May 2025[1], 5.4% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Arizona at #37 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $38,250 | $47,890 | $61,090 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Arizona earns $42,340–$56,460; the top tenth earns $61,090 or more, 1.6 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Arizona median that makes about $68,414 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Arizona
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $57,670 | 1,080 | |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $56,270 | 40 | |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $56,780 | 40 | |
| Tucson, AZ | $51,540 | 180 | |
| Yuma, AZ | $42,240 | 60 |
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ pays the most ($50,140) and Yuma, AZ the least ($38,250): $11,890 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Arizona?
The median was $47,890 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,340 to $56,460.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Arizona?
About $68,414 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Arizona do HR assistants earn the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $50,140 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.