Registered Nurse salary in Mississippi
What registered nurses earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,090$37.06 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $97,550
Middle half earn$64,930 – $84,500Top 10%: $100,350+
Jobs29,0601.15× the U.S. concentration
Registered 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 | $81,500 | $39.18 | 13,760 |
| Jackson, MS | $82,630 | $39.73 | 8,700 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $76,080 | $36.58 | 5,240 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $78,960 | $37.96 | 3,740 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $65,040 | $31.27 | 3,270 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $76,270 | $36.67 | 2,190 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $76,560 | $36.81 | 2,020 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $75,070 | $36.09 | 1,720 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Registered Nurse pay in similar states
West Virginia · $80,130 Kansas · $79,320 Arkansas · $78,940 Iowa · $78,630 South Dakota · $78,060 Alabama · $77,080
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 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 registered nurse make in Mississippi?
Registered Nurses in Mississippi earned a median of $77,090 a year ($37.06 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $97,550. The middle half earned $64,930 to $84,500.
Where in Mississippi do registered nurses earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Jackson, MS at $82,630.
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.