Registered Nurses Salary in Mississippi
Registered Nurses in Mississippi earn a median of $77,090 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 29,060
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,610; the top 10% earn over $100,350. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Critical Care Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,220 median in Mississippi
- Acute Care Nurses$77,090 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$124,730 median in Mississippi
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$252,960 median in Mississippi
- Physician Assistants$105,920 median in Mississippi
Registered Nurses pay in Mississippi
How much do registered nurses make in Mississippi?
The median is $77,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,610 and the top 10% earn over $100,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.