Registered Nurse salary in Mississippi
Registered Nurses in Mississippi earn a median of $35.80 per hour, about $74,470 a year, 20% below the U.S. median of $45.00. The middle half earn between $30.79 and $40.15 per hour. The highest median among Mississippi metro areas is in Jackson, MS, at $37.89 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $35.80median pay per hour
- $74,470median pay per year
- 29,400registered nurses employed in Mississippi
- #48of 50 states by median pay
Registered Nurse pay in Mississippi: percentiles
| Level | Mississippi per hour | Mississippi per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.95 | $58,140 | $31.75 |
| Lower quartile | $30.79 | $64,040 | $37.79 |
| Median | $35.80 | $74,470 | $45.00 |
| Upper quartile | $40.15 | $83,510 | $51.90 |
| Top 10% | $50.02 | $104,040 | $65.06 |
Registered Nurse pay by metro area in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Mississippi median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $37.89 | $78,800 | 9,540 | 6% above | $42.55 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $36.05 | $74,970 | 3,980 | 1% above | $40.05 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $31.23 | $64,960 | 2,140 | 13% below | $35.64 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Nurse pay in states next to Mississippi
What employers are posting in Mississippi
- 116roles with published pay
- $35.53median pay per hour
- $28–$43typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Health Services | 108 | $35.53 |
| AccentCare | 5 | $36.06 |
| Select Medical | 2 | $41.84 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $54.64 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 116 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Mississippi?
The median is $35.80 per hour, about $74,470 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.95 and the top 10% earn over $50.02 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Mississippi city pays registered nurses the most?
Among Mississippi metro areas, Jackson, MS has the highest median at $37.89 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Mississippi rank for registered nurse pay?
Mississippi ranks 48th of 50 states by median registered nurse pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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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
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