Nursing Assistants Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
23% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,890 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $31,520
Employment 14,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,050P25 $29,520 Median $31,520P75 $35,200P90 $38,290
About 80% of nursing assistantss in Mississippi earn between $27,050 and $38,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nursing assistants salary in Mississippi is $32,890, about 23% below the U.S. average ($42,700). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $32,040 | $33,170 | 3,000 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $31,520 | $34,360 | 1,660 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $31,430 | $32,710 | 2,620 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,890 | $31,730 | 1,530 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,810 | $31,810 | 2,060 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,780 | $31,370 | 1,530 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,440 | $31,690 | 840 |