How much does a nursing assistant make in Mississippi?
$31,520a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Mississippi. That is $15.15 an hour or $2,627 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.15
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,050Median: $31,520Highest 10%: $38,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,050 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,520 | $14.19 | |
| Median | $31,520 | $15.15 | |
| 75th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| 90th | $38,290 | $18.41 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $38,010 |
| Jackson, MS | $32,040 |
| Gulfport, MS | $31,520 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 47. Oklahoma | $35,930 |
| 48. Arkansas | $34,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $34,140 |
| 50. Mississippi | $31,520 |
| 51. Louisiana | $30,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $15.15 ($31,520 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $31,520 against $42,260 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for nursing assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays nursing assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $38,010 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.