Registered Nurses Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Median annual salary $64,960 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.23
10th percentile $57,450
90th percentile $92,910
Employed locally 2,140
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,450
    25th
    $62,620
    50th (median)
    $64,960
    75th
    $80,820
    90th
    $92,910

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 110% Median Registered Nurses salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $86,020
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $79,250
    Jackson, MS $78,800
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $74,970

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $46,470
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $31,240
    Nurse Practitioners $113,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Surgical Technologists $53,810
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Hattiesburg, MS is $31.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.40 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 30.6% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $57,450 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,620.