Registered Nurses pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for registered nurses is $37.06 an hour ($77,090 a year). About 29,060 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($97,550). Mississippi ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for registered nurses in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.14 | $60,610 |
| 25% of workers | $31.22 | $64,930 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.06 | $77,090 |
| 75% of workers | $40.62 | $84,500 |
| 90% of workers | $48.24 | $100,350 |
Registered Nurses pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $82,630 | 8,700 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $78,960 | 3,740 |
| Hattiesburg | $76,270 | 2,190 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for registered nurses
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.6% over ten years, faster than average · about 180,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $31,520 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $50,220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,730 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $36,630 |
| Paramedics | $54,630 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $235,630 |
| Pharmacists | $133,230 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,990 |
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