Human Resources Specialists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $61,100 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $106,780
Employed locally 1,170
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $47,580
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $81,350
    90th
    $106,780

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Human Resources Specialists salary vs area income 101% Median Human Resources Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $65,510
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,130
    Williamsport, PA $59,900
    Hattiesburg, MS $48,820

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,390
    Management Analysts $58,030
    Project Management Specialists $74,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,820
    Training and Development Specialists $59,220
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $66,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Jackson, MS is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Jackson, MS is 16.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,580.