Registered Nurses Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Registered Nurses in Mississippi earn a median salary of $71,167 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -24% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 27,390 registered nurses are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $64,960 to $78,800 depending on location.
$71,167
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$78,800
Highest paying metro
$64,960
Lowest paying metro
27,390
Employed in Mississippi
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Registered Nurses salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $78,800 | $65,800 | $85,470 | 9,540 |
| Gulfport, MS | $74,970 | $65,100 | $89,750 | 3,980 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $74,440 | $63,280 | $76,940 | 5,020 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $73,490 | $63,880 | $80,300 | 1,960 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $66,450 | $61,870 | $77,700 | 1,590 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $65,060 | $60,130 | $75,770 | 3,160 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $64,960 | $62,620 | $80,820 | 2,140 |