HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Louisiana
The median HR assistant in Louisiana earned $47,490 a year in May 2025[1], 6.2% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Louisiana at #40 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $33,160 | $47,490 | $63,920 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Louisiana earns $38,560–$53,880; the top tenth earns $63,920 or more, 1.9 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 Louisiana median that makes about $67,843 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 Louisiana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,280 | 190 | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $53,540 | 200 | |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,940 | 40 | |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $58,300 | 60 | |
| Lafayette, LA | $50,180 | 50 |
New Orleans-Metairie, LA pays the most ($49,570) and Lafayette, LA the least ($44,770): $4,800 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
| State | Median | vs Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | +0.8% | |
| Texas | +0.1% | |
| Louisiana | +0.0% | |
| Nebraska | -0.8% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -1.4% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Louisiana?
The median was $47,490 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $38,560 to $53,880.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Louisiana?
About $67,843 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Louisiana do HR assistants earn the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $49,570 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.