Nursing Assistants Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Nursing Assistants in Mississippi earn a median salary of $30,290 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.4% vs the national median of $39,530. An estimated 12,140 nursing assistants are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $29,650 to $31,200 depending on location.
$30,290
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$31,200
Highest paying metro
$29,650
Lowest paying metro
12,140
Employed in Mississippi
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Nursing Assistants salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $31,200 | $29,700 | $37,200 | 1,400 |
| Jackson, MS | $31,150 | $24,680 | $35,310 | 3,090 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $30,050 | $25,700 | $33,490 | 1,840 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $30,030 | $27,290 | $32,940 | 1,360 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $29,990 | $29,030 | $33,570 | 490 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $29,960 | $29,340 | $34,430 | 2,660 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $29,650 | $26,720 | $33,360 | 1,300 |