Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Mississippi earn a median of $50,220 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,220
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($64,400)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,850
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,320; the top 10% earn over $60,910. Nationally the range is $49,740 to $83,440.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Registered Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi
- Critical Care Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Acute Care Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Medical Assistants$35,360 median in Mississippi
- Midwives$37,920 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,650 median in Mississippi
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay in Mississippi
How much do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make in Mississippi?
The median is $50,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,320 and the top 10% earn over $60,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−22% vs. the national median of $64,400). Living costs are not included.