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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #45 of 51 · MS
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of nurse practitionerss in Mississippi earn between $98,780 and $156,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nurse practitioners salary in Mississippi is $125,340, about 8.7% below the U.S. average ($137,300). That works out to roughly $60/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $128,150 | $129,270 | 600 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $126,880 | $127,030 | 290 |
| Jackson, MS | $124,730 | $126,930 | 1,310 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $121,810 | $119,720 | 900 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $121,330 | $134,120 | 320 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $113,300 | $119,160 | 340 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $109,990 | $120,360 | 520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Mississippi?
The median nurse practitioners salary in Mississippi is $124,730 per year (mean $125,340), and about 80% earn between $98,780 and $156,830.
How much do nurse practitioners make per hour in Mississippi?
Roughly $60 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $125,340 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Mississippi a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
Mississippi ranks #45 of 51 states for nurse practitioners pay. Its mean salary of $125,340 is about 8.7% below the U.S. average of $137,300.
Which metro areas in Mississippi pay nurse practitioners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi for nurse practitioners are Gulfport-Biloxi, MS ($128,150), West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area ($126,880), Jackson, MS ($124,730), by median annual wage.