Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,861/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Mississippi is $1,861 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 785 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$1,861/week

Mississippi

18% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

What cities in Mississippi pay the most for Travel Nurses?

Tupelo, Mississippi pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,131 per week, followed by Hattiesburg, Mississippi ($2,716) and Biloxi, Mississippi ($2,325). Tupelo, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,540. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,861 per week — Tupelo, Mississippi pays 68% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tupelo, Mississippi$3,131$3,540
Hattiesburg, Mississippi$2,716$3,074
Biloxi, Mississippi$2,325$2,531
Canton, Mississippi$2,192$2,406
Greenville, Mississippi$2,145$2,567
Jackson, Mississippi$2,121$2,890
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Mississippi?

Electrophysiology Lab earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Mississippi, averaging $3,263 per week, followed by Cardiac Cath Lab ($2,568) and Case Management ($2,377). Electrophysiology Lab also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,540. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,861 per week — Electrophysiology Lab earns 75% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Electrophysiology Lab$3,263$3,540
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,568$3,340
Case Management$2,377$2,540
How does the pay for Travel Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,328 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,150) and Kentucky ($2,101). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,969. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,861 per week — Illinois pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,328$4,725
Missouri$2,150$3,888
Kentucky$2,101$3,900
Louisiana$2,089$3,400
Oklahoma$2,072$3,895
Alabama$2,008$3,378
Arkansas$1,935$3,399
Tennessee$1,935$3,813
Texas$1,883$5,969
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Mississippi?

OneStaff Medical pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,340 per week, followed by Springboard Healthcare ($2,730) and Integrated Healthcare Services ($2,641). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Nurses is $1,861 per week — OneStaff Medical pays 79% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OneStaff Medical$3,340$3,340
Springboard Healthcare$2,730$3,317
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,641$2,641
Talent4Health$2,578$3,152
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab$2,436$2,436
ADN Healthcare$2,387$2,406
Voca Healthcare$2,387$2,710
Access Healthcare$2,332$2,332
Wise Medical Staffing$2,309$3,120
Wayward Medical$2,282$2,297

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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