Human Resources Specialists Salary in Mississippi
Human Resources Specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $60,300 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($75,940)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,850
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500; the top 10% earn over $108,950. Nationally the range is $47,180 to $128,720.
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- Human Resources Managers$106,100 median in Mississippi
- Labor Relations Specialists$79,360 median in Mississippi
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44,780 median in Mississippi
- Compliance Managers$101,570 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$51,670 median in Mississippi
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$55,670 median in Mississippi
Human Resources Specialists pay in Mississippi
How much do human resources specialists make in Mississippi?
The median is $60,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,500 and the top 10% earn over $108,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for human resources specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $75,940). Living costs are not included.