Human Resources Specialists Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $65,510 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.50
10th percentile $39,170
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 680
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,170
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $65,510
    75th
    $88,200
    90th
    $113,030

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Nearby metros — Human Resources Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,130
    Jackson, MS $61,100
    Williamsport, PA $59,900
    Hattiesburg, MS $48,820

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,960
    Accountants and Auditors $67,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $74,870
    Management Analysts $86,940
    Project Management Specialists $86,610
    Loan Officers $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Gulfport, MS is $31.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Gulfport, MS is 10.1% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Gulfport?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $39,170 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.