Human Resources Specialists salary
in Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $45,810–$78,560
- vs U.S. median
- -24%
- Metro rank
- #439 of 466
Human Resources Specialists in the Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $57,700 a year, based on BLS estimates for 720 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 4% below the MS statewide median of $60,300. It ranks #439 of 466 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE720 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Human Resources Specialists pay in other MS metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $68,810 |
| Jackson, MS | $62,720 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $58,210 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $58,210 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $55,000 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $52,870 |
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Questions
What is the average Human Resources Specialists salary in Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $57,700 a year (May 2025). Half of the 720 jobs pay between $45,810 and $78,560. The 10th percentile is $35,860 and the 90th is $98,010.
Is Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Human Resources Specialists?
That is 24% below the U.S. median of $75,940 and 4% below the MS statewide median of $60,300. It ranks #439 of 466 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Human Resources Specialists make an hour in Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area?
About $27.74 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $57,700 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $22.02–$37.77 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.