HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Minnesota
The median HR assistant in Minnesota earned $54,520 a year in May 2025[1], 7.7% above the US median of $50,610. That puts Minnesota at #9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $43,730 | $54,520 | $66,930 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Minnesota earns $49,040–$60,040; the top tenth earns $66,930 or more, 1.5 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 Minnesota median that makes about $77,886 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 Minnesota
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $65,500 | 200 | |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $60,380 | 2,350 | |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $56,930 | 40 | |
| Mankato, MN | $62,060 | 50 | |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $57,090 | 100 | |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $56,590 | 140 | |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $54,350 | 160 | |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $51,450 | 110 | |
| St. Cloud, MN | $55,180 | 150 |
Rochester, MN pays the most ($60,540) and St. Cloud, MN the least ($48,210): $12,330 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 Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | +2.4% | |
| Colorado | +0.7% | |
| Minnesota | +0.0% | |
| New Jersey | -0.2% | |
| Connecticut | -0.7% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Minnesota?
The median was $54,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $49,040 to $60,040.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Minnesota?
About $77,886 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Minnesota do HR assistants earn the most?
Rochester, MN, with a median of $60,540 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.