Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Mississippi
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,980/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Mississippi is $1,980 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $2,258.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,214 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages
$1,980/week
Mississippi
14% lower than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Travel Nurses?
Only Hattiesburg, Mississippi reports pay data for Travel Nurses, averaging $2,533 per week. Hattiesburg, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,124. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,980 per week — Hattiesburg, Mississippi pays 28% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, Mississippi | $2,533 | $3,124 |
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Mississippi?
Cardiac Cath Lab earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Mississippi, averaging $2,694 per week, followed by LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum ($2,595) and Telemetry ($2,199). LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,152. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,980 per week — Cardiac Cath Lab earns 36% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,694 | $2,974 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,595 | $3,152 |
| Telemetry | $2,199 | $2,921 |
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,370 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,245) and Missouri ($2,239). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,250. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,980 per week — Illinois pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,370 | $4,271 |
| Kentucky | $2,245 | $4,551 |
| Missouri | $2,239 | $3,999 |
| Alabama | $2,116 | $4,123 |
| Oklahoma | $2,113 | $5,250 |
| Louisiana | $2,101 | $3,456 |
| Florida | $2,017 | $3,373 |
| Tennessee | $1,951 | $4,409 |
| Arkansas | $1,915 | $3,399 |
| Texas | $1,910 | $4,205 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Mississippi?
Encode INC pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,330 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($3,019) and Prolink Region 4 ($3,000). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,980 per week — Encode INC pays 68% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Encode INC | $3,330 | $3,330 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,019 | $3,019 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $2,974 | $2,974 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,851 | $2,851 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,823 | $2,823 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,822 | $2,822 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,657 | $2,657 |
| Skyline Med Staff Home Health | $2,635 | $2,635 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,564 | $2,641 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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