HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Oregon
The median HR assistant in Oregon earned $53,550 a year in May 2025[1], 5.8% above the US median of $50,610. That puts Oregon at #12 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $43,920 | $53,550 | $66,230 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Oregon earns $47,760–$59,200; the top tenth earns $66,230 or more, 1.5 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 Oregon median that makes about $76,500 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 Oregon
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvallis, OR | $59,880 | 40 | |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,390 | 640 | |
| Salem, OR | $56,620 | 150 | |
| Bend, OR | $58,680 | n/a | |
| Medford, OR | $51,460 | 40 | |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $53,540 | 60 | |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $53,160 | 50 | |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $58,870 | 40 |
Corvallis, OR pays the most ($59,880) and Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area the least ($48,420): $11,460 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 Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | +1.6% | |
| Connecticut | +1.1% | |
| Oregon | +0.0% | |
| North Dakota | -1.0% | |
| New York | -1.2% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Oregon?
The median was $53,550 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $47,760 to $59,200.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Oregon?
About $76,500 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Oregon do HR assistants earn the most?
Corvallis, OR, with a median of $59,880 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.