How much does a human resources assistant make in Mississippi?
$44,780a year
Median yearly pay for human resources assistants in Mississippi. That is $21.53 an hour or $3,732 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.53
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,680Median: $44,780Highest 10%: $64,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,680 | $14.27 | |
| 25th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 75th | $52,650 | $25.31 | |
| 90th | $64,560 | $31.04 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $48,490 |
| Gulfport, MS | $47,070 |
| Jackson, MS | $45,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for human resources assistants.
| 46. South Carolina | $45,300 |
| 47. South Dakota | $45,150 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $44,950 |
| 49. Mississippi | $44,780 |
| 50. West Virginia | $42,990 |
| 51. Alabama | $42,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a human resources assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $21.53 ($44,780 a year).
Do human resources assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $44,780 against $50,610 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for human resources assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays human resources assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $48,490 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.