Human Resources Specialists pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for human resources specialists is $28.99 an hour ($60,300 a year). About 4,850 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($75,940). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for human resources specialists in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.51 | $38,500 |
| 25% of workers | $23.21 | $48,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.99 | $60,300 |
| 75% of workers | $40.04 | $83,280 |
| 90% of workers | $52.38 | $108,950 |
Human Resources Specialists pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $68,810 | 760 |
| Jackson | $62,720 | 1,160 |
| Hattiesburg | $55,000 | 230 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for human resources specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 73,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $78,870 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $76,980 |
| Management Analysts | $69,390 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $53,680 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,640 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $71,850 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,450 |
| Logisticians | $75,160 |
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