Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Tupelo, MS

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$26.95/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Tupelo, MS is $26.95 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Mississippi average of $38.47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Tupelo, MS compared to State and National Averages

$26.95/hour

Tupelo, MS

47% lower than the US average.

$38.47/hour

Mississippi

3% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Tupelo Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Tennessee

$28/hour

This is 2% higher than the Tupelo average of $26.95.

Decatur, Alabama

$24/hour

This is 12% lower than the Tupelo average of $26.95.

Birmingham, Alabama

$30/hour

This is 11% higher than the Tupelo average of $26.95.

What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Olive Branch, Mississippi$32$42
Southaven, Mississippi$32$42

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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