Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Starkville, MS
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$26.95/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Starkville, MS is $26.95 per hour. This is 2% higher than the Mississippi average of $26.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Starkville, MS compared to State and National Averages
$26.95/hour
Starkville, MS
80% lower than the US average.
$26.47/hour
Mississippi
83% lower than the US average.
$48.41/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Starkville Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Starkville Compare to Other Cities
Memphis, Tennessee
$32/hour
This is 16% higher than the Starkville average of $26.95.
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 16% higher than the Starkville average of $26.95.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
$28/hour
This is 5% higher than the Starkville average of $26.95.
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 Starkville, MS average for Registered Nurses is $27 per hour — Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay 19% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
| Southaven, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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