Nursing Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Nursing Assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $31,520 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($42,260)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,200
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,050; the top 10% earn over $38,290. Nationally the range is $33,940 to $51,980.
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- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,220 median in Mississippi
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$61,650 median in Mississippi
- Occupational Therapy Aides$24,300 median in Mississippi
- Physical Therapist Aides$27,370 median in Mississippi
- Registered Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi
- Orderlies$29,790 median in Mississippi
Nursing Assistants pay in Mississippi
How much do nursing assistants make in Mississippi?
The median is $31,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,050 and the top 10% earn over $38,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for nursing assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−25% vs. the national median of $42,260). Living costs are not included.