HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Nevada
The median HR assistant in Nevada earned $47,900 a year in May 2025[1], 5.4% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Nevada at #36 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $36,500 | $47,900 | $62,940 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Nevada earns $41,340–$54,790; the top tenth earns $62,940 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 Nevada median that makes about $68,429 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 Nevada
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $56,470 | 60 | |
| Reno, NV | $59,880 | 250 | |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $52,890 | 970 | |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $55,470 | 70 |
Carson City, NV pays the most ($49,960) and Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area the least ($45,060): $4,900 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 Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | +0.6% | |
| Missouri | +0.1% | |
| Nevada | +0.0% | |
| Arizona | -0.0% | |
| Indiana | -0.1% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Nevada?
The median was $47,900 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $41,340 to $54,790.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Nevada?
About $68,429 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Nevada do HR assistants earn the most?
Carson City, NV, with a median of $49,960 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.