HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Vermont
The median HR assistant in Vermont earned $51,810 a year in May 2025[1], 2.4% above the US median of $50,610. That puts Vermont at #16 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $42,170 | $51,810 | $62,090 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Vermont earns $46,830–$57,190; the top tenth earns $62,090 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 Vermont median that makes about $74,014 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 Vermont
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $58,320 | 50 | |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $56,540 | 60 | |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $55,970 | 30 |
Burlington-South Burlington, VT pays the most ($54,220) and Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area the least ($49,680): $4,540 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 Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +2.1% | |
| Virginia | +0.3% | |
| Vermont | +0.0% | |
| Idaho | -0.1% | |
| New Hampshire | -0.8% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Vermont?
The median was $51,810 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $46,830 to $57,190.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Vermont?
About $74,014 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Vermont do HR assistants earn the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $54,220 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.