HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Nebraska
The median HR assistant in Nebraska earned $47,130 a year in May 2025[1], 6.9% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Nebraska at #41 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $37,380 | $47,130 | $60,010 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Nebraska earns $40,750–$52,790; the top tenth earns $60,010 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 Nebraska median that makes about $67,329 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 Nebraska
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $54,340 | 210 | |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $52,790 | 40 | |
| Lincoln, NE | $49,440 | 130 | |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $50,140 | 50 |
Omaha, NE-IA pays the most ($47,650) and South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area the least ($44,500): $3,150 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 Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | +0.9% | |
| Louisiana | +0.8% | |
| Nebraska | +0.0% | |
| Georgia (US state) | -0.6% | |
| Arkansas | -2.0% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Nebraska?
The median was $47,130 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $40,750 to $52,790.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Nebraska?
About $67,329 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nebraska do HR assistants earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $47,650 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.