MS · Gulfport · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Gulfport, MS

Pay for registered nurses in the Gulfport area centers on $36.05 per hour, or about $74,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.30 and the upper quarter over $43.15. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport. That ranks 347th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 288th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gulfport.

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Registered Nurse pay in Gulfport, MS

The metro median is 1% above the Mississippi statewide median of $35.80 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,980 registered nurses employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 25.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.33$63,09033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.30$65,10030% below U.S. median
Median$36.05$74,97020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.15$89,7504% below U.S. median
Top 10%$53.81$111,92020% above U.S. median

How Gulfport ranks

  • 347th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 288th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Mississippi metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Gulfport

  • Overall prices in Gulfport-Biloxi run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 67.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.05 median hour buys what $40.05 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Gulfport paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,298
  • Per year: $64,890
  • Per month: $5,408

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gulfport

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Gulfport

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
Gulfport, MS		Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Singing River Gulfport
Gulfport, MS		Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Harrison County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrison County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 21 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Orleans, LA58 mi$39.39/hr362,701
Mobile, AL60 mi$33.51/hr201,367
Kenner, LA76 mi$39.39/hr64,650
Pensacola, FL112 mi$38.42/hr53,898
Jackson, MS147 mi$37.89/hr141,449
Montgomery, AL212 mi$38.58/hr195,818

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License and tax basics in Mississippi

Mississippi is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Mississippi license by endorsement.

Mississippi taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Mississippi state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Gulfport

Gulfport city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Gulfport, MS?

Registered Nurses in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $36.05 per hour, about $74,970 a year. The middle half earn between $31.30 and $43.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Gulfport a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 288th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 347th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Gulfport?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Gulfport. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gulfport.

Do I need a Mississippi license to work in Gulfport as a registered nurse?

Mississippi is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Mississippi license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Gulfport in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Harrison County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gulfport?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gulfport is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportGulfport, MS · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Select MedicalGulfport, MS · 2 postings$41.84/ hr$36–$48
  • AccentCareGloster, MS · 5 postings$36.06/ hr$34–$38
  • North Mississippi Health ServicesAmory, MS · 108 postings$35.53/ hr$28–$54

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$35.53High$43

116 RN postings with published pay in Mississippi, 115 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 116 RN roles

  1. PRN RN Field Nurse, Home HealthPer diem
    $71k–$79k/ year
    AccentCare · Gloster, MS · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse / RN, Home HealthPermanent
    $71k–$79k/ year
    AccentCare · Brookhaven, MS · posted today

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