Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$28.33/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Mississippi is $28.33 per hour. This is 85% lower than the US average of $52.50.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$28.33/hour
Mississippi
85% lower than the US average.
$52.50/hour
United States
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($44) and Texas ($39). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Psychiatric Nurses is $28 per hour — Missouri pays 74% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $49 | $56 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
| Texas | $39 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $30 | $35 |
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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