HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Ohio
The median HR assistant in Ohio earned $48,310 a year in May 2025[1], 4.5% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Ohio at #32 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $35,790 | $48,310 | $65,100 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Ohio earns $42,840–$58,510; the top tenth earns $65,100 or more, 1.8 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 Ohio median that makes about $69,014 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 Ohio
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $60,800 | 150 | |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $59,270 | 610 | |
| Columbus, OH | $59,460 | 530 | |
| Akron, OH | $57,350 | 160 | |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,180 | 650 | |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $58,180 | 100 | |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $61,800 | 70 | |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $51,990 | 60 | |
| Toledo, OH | $57,800 | 130 | |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $49,360 | 130 | |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $50,030 | 70 | |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $50,150 | 90 |
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH pays the most ($52,040) and Youngstown-Warren, OH the least ($42,340): $9,700 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 Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | +0.0% | |
| Illinois | +0.0% | |
| Ohio | +0.0% | |
| Michigan | -0.1% | |
| North Carolina | -0.2% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Ohio?
The median was $48,310 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $42,840 to $58,510.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Ohio?
About $69,014 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Ohio do HR assistants earn the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $52,040 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.