Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$26.47/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Mississippi is $26.47 per hour. This is 64% lower than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on July 1, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$26.47/hour
Mississippi
64% lower than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical Nurses is $26 per hour — Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay 21% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
| Southaven, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Missouri ($48) and Illinois ($47). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $26 per hour — Texas pays 96% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Illinois | $47 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Florida | $42 | $51 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $43 |
| Alabama | $40 | $40 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Mississippi?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $30 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $33. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $26 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $30 | $33 |
Last updated on July 1, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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