HR Assistant salary in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV
For this job Las Vegas-Henderson sits right at the Nevada figure, with a median of $47,900 a year1. That is about level with the Nevada statewide median of $47,900, and 5.4% below the US median of $50,610. Among US areas it comes in at #208 of 384. It is the largest market for the job in Nevada: about 970 people, 70% of the Nevada total.
BLS occupation 43-4161, area Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Las Vegas-Henderson against Nevada and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | $36,500 | $47,900 | $62,050 | |
| Nevada | $36,500 | $47,900 | $62,940 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
HR assistants at the 90th percentile earn $62,050, 1.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 1.8. The middle half of HR assistants in Las Vegas-Henderson earns $41,340–$52,890. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $11,550 wide, against $13,450 across Nevada and $15,770 nationally: employers in Las Vegas-Henderson pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an HR assistant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,500 | $3,042 | $17.55 | $47,097 |
| 25th percentile | $41,340 | $3,445 | $19.88 | $53,342 |
| Median | $47,900 | $3,992 | $23.03 | $61,806 |
| 75th percentile | $52,890 | $4,408 | $25.43 | $68,245 |
| 90th percentile | $62,050 | $5,171 | $29.83 | $80,065 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $4,990 a year in pay and about $6,439 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $6,560 in pay. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $50,610 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Las Vegas-Henderson, and the Nevada statewide median of $47,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Las Vegas-Henderson
Pay is only part of it. Benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, which adds about $13,906 to the $47,900 median and brings it to $61,806 a year. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Las Vegas-Henderson
Of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($49,960) and medical administrative assistants ($46,750). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,940.
| Role | Median | vs HR assistant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +22.3% | 940 | |
| Bookkeeper | +4.3% | 10,320 | |
| HR Assistant | this role | 970 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -2.4% | 5,400 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -3.9% | 11,080 |
Measured against the US median, HR assistants rank #11 of the 17 roles we track in Las Vegas-Henderson (-5.4%), between marketing specialists (-5.2%) and recruiters (-7.9%). The typical role here is at -3.9%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. HR assistants hold 0.9% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Las Vegas-Henderson, 1.0% across Nevada and 0.6% nationally. The job is a bigger part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Nevada
Across the 4 areas of Nevada with data for this job, the median runs from $45,060 in the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area to $49,960 in Carson City, a gap of $4,900 a year. No other area in Nevada has as many HR assistants, and 1 of the other 3 pays less.
| Area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | +4.3% | 60 | |
| Reno, NV | +2.2% | 250 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 970 | |
| Balance of Nevada (Nonmetro) | -5.9% | 70 |
Las Vegas-Henderson against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Las Vegas-Henderson is #17 of 382 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Nevada, Little Rock-North Little Rock and Bangor pay just above Las Vegas-Henderson and Charleston-North Charleston and Montgomery just below. All four are within $70 a year of the median in Las Vegas-Henderson. Of the three markets with about as many HR assistants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Las Vegas-Henderson | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora, CO | +17.1% | 950 | jobs | |
| Memphis, TN-MS | +1.2% | 960 | jobs | |
| Indianapolis-Carmel, IN | +1.0% | 890 | jobs | |
| Bangor, ME | +0.0% | 70 | pay | |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR | +0.0% | 170 | pay | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson, NV | this area | 970 | ||
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | -0.1% | 160 | pay | |
| Montgomery, AL | -0.1% | 170 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an HR assistant in Las Vegas-Henderson, NV?
About $61,806 a year at the median, or $5,151 a month: $47,900 in pay plus about $13,906 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for HR assistants in Las Vegas-Henderson?
The median was $47,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,500, the 90th $62,050, and the middle half earned $41,340 to $52,890.
Is Las Vegas-Henderson cheaper than the rest of Nevada for HR assistants?
About the same: a median of $47,900 against $47,900 statewide. The next area up in Nevada is Reno at $48,950, the next down the Balance of Nevada nonmetro area at $45,060.
How many HR assistants work in Las Vegas-Henderson?
BLS counts about 970 in the May 2025 survey. That is 70% of the Nevada total of 1,390. No other area in Nevada has as many.
Does an HR assistant cost more than a medical administrative assistant in Las Vegas-Henderson?
Yes: $1,150 a year more at the median. The medians are $47,900 and $46,750.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.