Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse salary in Mississippi
What licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,220$24.14 per hour
vs U.S.−22%U.S. median $64,400
Middle half earn$46,790 – $58,030Top 10%: $60,910+
Jobs9,8502.03× the U.S. concentration
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $59,140 | $28.43 | 2,980 |
| Jackson, MS | $53,510 | $25.72 | 2,050 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,800 | $23.46 | 1,990 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,100 | $23.13 | 1,620 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $51,360 | $24.69 | 1,060 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $56,430 | $27.13 | 1,000 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $48,980 | $23.55 | 840 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $48,350 | $23.25 | 530 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $58,320 Louisiana · $57,470 Alabama · $57,030 Arkansas · $56,620 West Virginia · $55,360 South Dakota · $52,750
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510 Medical Records Specialists · $41,500
Questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Mississippi?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Mississippi earned a median of $50,220 a year ($24.14 an hour) in May 2025, 22% less than the national median of $64,400. The middle half earned $46,790 to $58,030.
Where in Mississippi do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $59,140.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.