Average Nurse Manager Salary

$38.59/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Mississippi is $38.59 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $51.13.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$38.59/hour

Mississippi

32% lower than the US average.

$51.13/hour

United States

What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay Nurse Managers 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 Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay 17% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Olive Branch, Mississippi$32$42
Southaven, Mississippi$32$42
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Texas ($53) and Florida ($46). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Illinois pays 49% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Illinois$58$77
Texas$53$60
Florida$46$52
Louisiana$44$46
Kentucky$43$46
Tennessee$40$43
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Mississippi?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$37$41

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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