HR Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Mississippi
The median HR assistant in Mississippi earned $44,780 a year in May 2025[1], 11.5% below the US median of $50,610. That puts Mississippi at #49 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4161. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $29,680 | $44,780 | $64,560 | |
| United States | $37,340 | $50,610 | $68,280 |
The middle half of HR assistants in Mississippi earns $35,770–$52,650; the top tenth earns $64,560 or more, 2.2 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Mississippi median that makes about $63,971 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Mississippi
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $63,270 | 200 | |
| Jackson, MS | $55,930 | 230 | |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $54,850 | 70 | |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $51,620 | 70 | |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,450 | 50 | |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $44,910 | 140 |
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS pays the most ($47,070) and Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area the least ($41,770): $5,300 a year apart for the same job.
What an HR assistant does
An HR assistant runs the admin side of people work: job posts, interview scheduling, onboarding paperwork, employee records and HR questions.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | +0.8% | |
| Oklahoma | +0.4% | |
| Mississippi | +0.0% | |
| West Virginia | -4.0% | |
| Alabama | -5.9% |
Questions
How much does an HR assistant earn in Mississippi?
The median was $44,780 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,770 to $52,650.
What does it cost to employ an HR assistant in Mississippi?
About $63,971 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Mississippi do HR assistants earn the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $47,070 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4161: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434161.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.