How much does a registered nurse make in Mississippi?
$77,090a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Mississippi. That is $37.06 an hour or $6,424 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.06
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,610Median: $77,090Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| 25th | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| Median | $77,090 | $37.06 | |
| 75th | $84,500 | $40.63 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $82,630 |
| Memphis, TN | $81,500 |
| Gulfport, MS | $78,960 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $76,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 47. Arkansas | $78,940 |
| 48. Iowa | $78,630 |
| 49. South Dakota | $78,060 |
| 50. Mississippi | $77,090 |
| 51. Alabama | $77,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $37.06 ($77,090 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $77,090 against $97,550 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for registered nurse pay?
Mississippi ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays registered nurses the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $82,630 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.