Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$40.85/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Mississippi is $40.85 per hour. This is 25% lower than the US average of $50.86.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$40.85/hour
Mississippi
25% lower than the US average.
$50.86/hour
United States
What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay Long Term Care Nurses the most, both averaging $32 per hour. Olive Branch, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Long Term Care Nurses is $41 per hour — Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay 21% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
| Southaven, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Missouri ($53) and Georgia ($49). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Long Term Care Nurses is $41 per hour — Texas pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Florida | $47 | $53 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Louisiana | $44 | $46 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Mississippi?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $36 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Long Term Care Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $36 | $41 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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