HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Maine
The median HR assistant in Maine earned $49,710 a year in May 2025[1], 1.8% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Maine at #22 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $38,100 | $49,710 | $64,740 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Maine earns $44,450–$56,340; the top tenth earns $64,740 or more, 1.7 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 Maine median that makes about $71,014 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 Maine
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $60,600 | 180 | |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $57,510 | 40 | |
| Bangor, ME | $49,000 | 70 | |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $54,480 | 130 |
Portland-South Portland, ME pays the most ($51,770) and Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area the least ($45,280): $6,490 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 Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | +1.4% | |
| Montana | +0.7% | |
| Maine | +0.0% | |
| Wyoming | -0.1% | |
| New Mexico | -0.1% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Maine?
The median was $49,710 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $44,450 to $56,340.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Maine?
About $71,014 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Maine do HR assistants earn the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $51,770 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.