How much does a nurse practitioner make in Mississippi?
$124,700a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in Mississippi. That is $59.97 an hour or $10,390 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.97
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $98,780Median: $124,700Highest 10%: $156,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $98,780 | $47.49 | |
| 25th | $106,700 | $51.28 | |
| Median | $124,700 | $59.97 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.43 | |
| 90th | $156,800 | $75.40 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Gulfport, MS | $128,200 |
| Jackson, MS | $124,700 |
| Memphis, TN | $124,600 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $113,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 44. Arkansas | $125,700 |
| 45. Louisiana | $125,600 |
| 46. Ohio | $124,900 |
| 47. Mississippi | $124,700 |
| 48. South Carolina | $123,300 |
| 49. Kentucky | $122,900 |
| 50. Tennessee | $117,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $59.97 ($124,700 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $124,700 against $132,300 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for nurse practitioner pay?
Mississippi ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays nurse practitioners the most?
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS, with a median of $128,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.