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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$31,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$15.15/hr
▼ 25% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
14,200
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$36,249 #50 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Mississippi, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $31,520 per year ($15.15 per hour), which is 25% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $27,050, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $38,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $31,520 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $31,520 is worth about $36,249 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #50 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$27,050
$13.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$31,520
$15.15/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$38,290
$18.41/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $31,520 $36,249
Tennessee $37,990 $41,352 −$6,470
Arkansas $34,430 $39,603 −$2,910
Alabama $34,140 $38,436 −$2,620
Louisiana $30,510 $34,589 +$1,010

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Mississippi?

Certified nursing assistants in Mississippi earn a median of $31,520 per year ($15.15 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $31,520, Mississippi pays 25% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 14,200 work in the state.

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