Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Southaven, MS

Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$32.08/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Southaven, MS is $32.08 per hour. This is 17% higher than the Mississippi average of $26.47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Southaven, MS compared to State and National Averages

$32.08/hour

Southaven, MS

42% lower than the US average.

$26.47/hour

Mississippi

72% lower than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Southaven Compare to Other Cities

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Franklin, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 18% higher than the Southaven average of $32.08.

Nashville, Tennessee

$37/hour

This is 12% higher than the Southaven average of $32.08.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 18% higher than the Southaven average of $32.08.

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 Southaven, MS average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour, roughly in line with Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Olive Branch, Mississippi$32$42
Southaven, Mississippi$32$42
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Southaven?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. For comparison, the Southaven, MS average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$33$33

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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