Registered Nurse salary in Mississippi
The median registered nurse in Mississippi earns $35.80 an hour, or $74,470 a year. That’s $9.20 below the national median, ranking #49 of 51.
- Median hourly$35.80
- Median yearly$74,470
- Bottom 10% earn under$27.95/hr
- Top 10% earn over$50.02/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$38.21
- RNs employed29,400
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Mississippi, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Mississippi
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $23.49/hr | $48,850/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $14.64/hr | $30,460/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $57.35/hr | $119,290/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Mississippi
- Registered NurseNorth Mississippi Health ServicesMississippi$28.42–$35.53/hrRNFull-timeDays
- Resource NurseNorth Mississippi Health ServicesMississippi$36.27–$45.34/hrRNFull-time
- Registered Nurse-Inpatient Mental Health NurseVeterans Health AdministrationJackson, MS$80k–$148k/yrRNPsychFull-timeCloses Nov 9, 2026
- Home Health Registered NurseCenterWell (Humana)Columbus, MS$44.55–$61.28/hrRNFull-time
- Clinical Nurse ManagerHealogicsLaurel, MS$71k–$95k/yrRNFull-time
- Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct HireBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemMultiple locations (105)$50k–$122k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027