Nurse Practitioner salary in Mississippi
What nurse practitioners earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$124,730$59.96 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$106,660 – $134,020Top 10%: $156,830+
Jobs4,6901.94× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $124,600 | $59.91 | 1,800 |
| Jackson, MS | $124,730 | $59.96 | 1,310 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $121,810 | $58.56 | 900 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $128,150 | $61.61 | 600 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $109,990 | $52.88 | 520 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $113,300 | $54.47 | 340 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $121,330 | $58.33 | 320 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $126,880 | $61.00 | 290 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Kansas · $126,650 Arkansas · $125,660 Louisiana · $125,600 Ohio · $124,870 South Carolina · $123,290 Kentucky · $122,870
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 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 nurse practitioner make in Mississippi?
Nurse Practitioners in Mississippi earned a median of $124,730 a year ($59.96 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $106,660 to $134,020.
Where in Mississippi do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Gulfport-Biloxi, MS at $128,150.
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.