Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$40.94/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Mississippi is $40.94 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $49.27.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$40.94/hour
Mississippi
20% lower than the US average.
$49.27/hour
United States
What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay Skilled Nursing Facility 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 Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $41 per hour — Olive Branch, Mississippi and Southaven, Mississippi pay 22% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
| Southaven, Mississippi | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Missouri ($53) and Illinois ($50). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $41 per hour — Texas pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $54 | $72 |
| Missouri | $53 | $62 |
| Illinois | $50 | $54 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| Alabama | $41 | $42 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Mississippi?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $37 | $41 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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