What are the main factors that influence a Human Resource Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Human Resource Associate's salary?

A Human Resource Associate's salary grows with experience: a Human Resources Generalist I (0-2 years)earns $60,075, a Human Resource Associate (2-4 years)earns $74,617, a Human Resources Generalist III (4-7 years)earns $91,490, a Human Resources Generalist IV (7+ years)earns $110,408, a Human Resources Supervisor (7+ years)earns $107,489,

What are the highest paying states for a Human Resource Associate?

Human Resource Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Human Resource Associate roles are District of Columbia $79,634, California $79,332, Massachusetts $78,274. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Human Resource Associate roles make?

Salaries for Human Resource Associate level roles vary by specialization: Director of Human Resource: $179,220; Human Resource Director: $174,500; Human Resource Consultant: $119,377; Human Resource Supervisor: $103,455; human resource executive: $75,373.

Human Resource Associate Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Human Resource Associate make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Resource Associate in Hawaii is $75,174 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Human Resource Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,660
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,243 to $82,756
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,023

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Human Resource Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,756	$6,896	$1,591	$40
Average	$75,174	$6,265	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$67,243	$5,604	$1,293	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Human Resource Associate Salaries

A Human Resource Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Human Resource Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Resource Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $60,075
Early Career (1-2 years): $74,617
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,490
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,408
Expert (over 8 years): $107,489

Levels	Salary
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$60,075
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$74,617
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$91,490
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$110,408
Human Res... Level Human Resource Associate	$107,489

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How Do Human Resource Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Human Resource Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $79,634.
California: $79,332.
Massachusetts: $78,274.

District of Columbia $79,634 California $79,332 Massachusetts $78,274 Washington $77,987 New Jersey $77,958 Alaska $77,857 Connecticut $76,865 New York $76,462

Hawaii $75,174 Rhode Island $74,570 Maryland $74,160 Minnesota $73,599 Colorado $73,383 Illinois $73,312 Oregon $73,038 Delaware $72,837

New Hampshire $72,710 Virginia $72,427 Pennsylvania $71,600 Nevada $71,183 North Dakota $71,046 Michigan $70,830 Wisconsin $70,751 Vermont $70,593

Texas $70,154 Maine $70,125 Arizona $70,082 Ohio $70,032 Georgia $69,370 Indiana $69,039 Wyoming $68,975 Utah $68,874

Iowa $68,831 Kansas $68,485 Louisiana $68,385 North Carolina $68,349 Missouri $68,334 Florida $68,054 Montana $67,903 Nebraska $67,759

Kentucky $67,680 South Carolina $67,392 Tennessee $67,212 Idaho $67,140 New Mexico $66,615 Oklahoma $66,500 Alabama $66,076 South Dakota $65,364

Arkansas $64,976 West Virginia $64,767 Mississippi $64,141

Top Paying Cities for Human Resource Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $74,767
Anahola: $73,787
Captain Cook: $73,713

Aiea, HI $74,767 Anahola, HI $73,787 Captain Cook, HI $73,713 Eleele, HI $73,937 Ewa Beach, HI $74,701 Kapolei, HI $74,641 Haiku, HI $73,842 Hakalau, HI $73,676

Haleiwa, HI $74,498 Hana, HI $73,665 Hanalei, HI $73,691 Hanamaulu, HI $73,840 Hanapepe, HI $73,933 Hauula, HI $74,611 Hawaii National Park, HI $73,762 Hawi, HI $73,884

Hilo, HI $73,833 Princeville, HI $73,825 Holualoa, HI $73,742 Honaunau, HI $73,615 Honokaa, HI $73,710 Honomu, HI $73,826 Hoolehua, HI $73,615 Kaaawa, HI $74,636

Kahuku, HI $74,476 Kahului, HI $74,012 Kailua, HI $74,744 Ocean View, HI $73,803 Waikoloa, HI $73,796 Keauhou, HI $73,742 Kailua Kona, HI $73,832 Kalaheo, HI $73,848

Kalaupapa, HI $73,547 Kamuela, HI $73,747 Kaneohe, HI $74,728 Kapaa, HI $73,929 Kaumakani, HI $73,968 Kaunakakai, HI $73,703 Keaau, HI $73,883 Kealakekua, HI $73,844

Kealia, HI $73,870 Kekaha, HI $73,795 Kihei, HI $73,937 Kilauea, HI $73,826 Kapaau, HI $73,770 Koloa, HI $73,859 Kualapuu, HI $73,681 Kunia, HI $74,618

Kurtistown, HI $73,846 Lahaina, HI $73,860 Laie, HI $74,541 Lanai City, HI $73,681 Laupahoehoe, HI $73,867 Lawai, HI $73,968 Lihue, HI $73,840 Makawao, HI $73,898

Makaweli, HI $73,677 Maunaloa, HI $73,504 Mountain View, HI $73,807 Naalehu, HI $73,658 Ninole, HI $73,609 Ookala, HI $73,632 Paauilo, HI $73,722 Pahala, HI $73,678

Pahoa, HI $73,776 Paia, HI $73,864 Papaaloa, HI $73,877 Papaikou, HI $73,724 Pearl City, HI $74,713 Pepeekeo, HI $73,867 Puunene, HI $74,012 Volcano, HI $73,762

Wahiawa, HI $74,585 Pukalani, HI $73,898 Mililani, HI $74,675 Kula, HI $73,746 Waialua, HI $74,457 Waianae, HI $74,526 Wailuku, HI $73,897 Waimanalo, HI $74,729

Waimea, HI $73,962 Waipahu, HI $74,681 Honolulu, HI $74,793 J B P H H, HI $74,780 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $74,626 Schofield Barracks, HI $74,604 Fort Shafter, HI $74,793 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $74,793

Camp H M Smith, HI $74,777 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $74,704 Wake Island, HI $74,793

Human Resource Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Resource Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on June 01, 2026

$67,243

Average $75,174/year

$82,756

$5,604

Average $6,265/month

$6,896

$1,293

Average $1,446/week

$1,591

$32

Average $36/hour

$40

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$82,756	$6,896	$1,591	$40
Average	$75,174	$6,265	$1,446	$36
25th Percentile	$67,243	$5,604	$1,293	$32

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