Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$28.18/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Mississippi is $28.18 per hour. This is 70% lower than the US average of $47.95.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$28.18/hour
Mississippi
70% lower than the US average.
$47.95/hour
United States
What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurses is $28 per hour — Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay 14% more.
| 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 Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Illinois ($52) and Oklahoma ($45). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Nursing Home Nurses is $28 per hour — Texas pays 103% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $57 | $72 |
| Illinois | $52 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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