Nurse pay in Mississippi
Nurses in Mississippi are being offered a median $84,240 a year right now across 125 live job postings that state pay — ranking #43 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $51k
- 25th percentile
- $56k
- 75th percentile
- $105k
- 90th percentile
- $114k
Where does your pay sit in Mississippi?
Checked against 125 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $51k
- 25th percentile
- $56k
- 75th percentile
- $105k
- 90th percentile
- $114k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Mississippi market overview
- 25th percentile
- $56,160
- Median
- $84,240
- 75th percentile
- $105,040
- 90th percentile
- $114,222
- Median hourly (47 postings)
- $26/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (35 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $30,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 125
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Mississippi
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $99k | $114k | 7 |
| Acute Care | $94k | $114k | 5 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $94k | $114k | 5 |
| Travel | $94k | $114k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Mississippi right now
- #1$114k
Veterans Health Administration
median across 31 priced postings
- #2$106k
Vibra Travels LLC
median across 4 priced postings
- #3$99k
Voyage Health
median across 3 priced postings
- #4$91k
TNAA Healthcare
median across 6 priced postings
- #5$85k
Optum
median across 3 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in MississippiEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
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- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Mississippi?
- Across 125 live job postings in Mississippi that state pay, the median posted offer is $84,240 a year (about $26/hr). The middle half of postings runs $56,160–$105,040, and the top 10% start at $114,222.
- How does Mississippi nurse pay compare nationally?
- Mississippi's posted median of $84,240 is 12% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #43 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Mississippi nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 35 live postings in Mississippi advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $30,000.