HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in New Jersey
The median HR assistant in New Jersey earned $54,410 a year in May 2025[1], 7.5% above the US median of $50,610. That puts New Jersey at #10 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-16.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $39,280 | $54,410 | $68,010 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in New Jersey earns $47,350–$60,940; the top tenth earns $68,010 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 New Jersey median that makes about $77,729 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 New Jersey
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $60,430 | 60 | |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $59,190 | 270 | |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $58,200 | 120 |
Vineland, NJ pays the most ($52,790) and Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ the least ($50,630): $2,160 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 New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | +0.9% | |
| Minnesota | +0.2% | |
| New Jersey | +0.0% | |
| Connecticut | -0.5% | |
| Oregon | -1.6% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in New Jersey?
The median was $54,410 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,350 to $60,940.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in New Jersey?
About $77,729 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in New Jersey do HR assistants earn the most?
Vineland, NJ, with a median of $52,790 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. Data checked 2026-10-16.