HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Oklahoma
The median HR assistant in Oklahoma earned $44,950 a year in May 2025[1], 11.2% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Oklahoma at #48 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $35,270 | $44,950 | $63,130 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Oklahoma earns $39,330–$53,510; the top tenth earns $63,130 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 Oklahoma median that makes about $64,214 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 Oklahoma
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton, OK | $54,950 | 70 | |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $54,950 | 260 | |
| Tulsa, OK | $56,030 | 130 | |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $56,880 | 40 | |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $44,170 | 50 |
Lawton, OK pays the most ($51,630) and Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area the least ($38,690): $12,940 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 Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | +0.8% | |
| South Dakota | +0.4% | |
| Oklahoma | +0.0% | |
| Mississippi | -0.4% | |
| West Virginia | -4.4% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Oklahoma?
The median was $44,950 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $39,330 to $53,510.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Oklahoma?
About $64,214 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oklahoma do HR assistants earn the most?
Lawton, OK, with a median of $51,630 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.