Nursing Assistants Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $29,990 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.42
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $35,560
Employed locally 490
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $29,030
    50th (median)
    $29,990
    75th
    $33,570
    90th
    $35,560

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 51% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $38,680
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $36,830
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $31,200
    Jackson, MS $31,150

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,850
    Medical Assistants $34,820
    Dental Assistants $36,410
    Phlebotomists $36,530
    Orderlies $27,420
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Hattiesburg, MS is $14.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.10 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 24.1% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nursing Assistants in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,030.