HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Wisconsin
The median HR assistant in Wisconsin earned $48,690 a year in May 2025[1], 3.8% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Wisconsin at #28 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $36,710 | $48,690 | $63,040 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Wisconsin earns $43,440–$57,430; the top tenth earns $63,040 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 Wisconsin median that makes about $69,557 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 Wisconsin
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $58,550 | 100 | |
| Kenosha, WI | $63,450 | 50 | |
| Madison, WI | $58,230 | 280 | |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $54,890 | 30 | |
| Green Bay, WI | $58,720 | 100 | |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $57,430 | 50 | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $53,790 | 40 | |
| Eau Claire, WI | $56,430 | 40 | |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,740 | 610 | |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $52,740 | 100 | |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $52,190 | 120 | |
| Appleton, WI | $54,620 | 60 | |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $54,310 | 40 | |
| Wausau, WI | $56,430 | 40 |
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area pays the most ($51,630) and Wausau, WI the least ($45,450): $6,180 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 Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | +1.2% | |
| Pennsylvania | +0.2% | |
| Wisconsin | +0.0% | |
| Iowa | -0.4% | |
| Florida | -0.7% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Wisconsin?
The median was $48,690 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $43,440 to $57,430.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Wisconsin?
About $69,557 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Wisconsin do HR assistants earn the most?
Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, 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.