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HR Specialist Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$60,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.99/hr
▼ 21% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
4,850
public U.S. Median
$75,940
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,348 #44 of 51

HR Specialist pay in Mississippi, explained

Human resources specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $60,300 per year ($28.99 per hour), which is 21% below the national median of $75,940. Entry-level workers earn around $38,500, while the most experienced human resources specialists reach about $108,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $60,300 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $60,300 is worth about $69,348 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #44 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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HR Specialist pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,500
$18.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$60,300
$28.99/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,950
$52.38/hr

HR Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $60,300 $69,348
Tennessee $67,370 $73,332 −$7,070
Alabama $64,940 $73,112 −$4,640
Louisiana $61,300 $69,496 −$1,000
Arkansas $55,010 $63,276 +$5,290

HR Specialist in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do human resources specialists make in Mississippi?

Human resources specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $60,300 per year ($28.99 per hour), compared with $75,940 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay human resources specialists well?

At $60,300, Mississippi pays 21% below the national median for human resources specialists. An estimated 4,850 work in the state.

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