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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$50,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.14/hr
▼ 22% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
9,850
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,755 #51 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Mississippi, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Mississippi earn a median of $50,220 per year ($24.14 per hour), which is 22% below the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $39,320, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $60,910. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $50,220 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $50,220 is worth about $57,755 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$39,320
$18.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,220
$24.14/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,910
$29.28/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $50,220 $57,755 —
Tennessee $58,870 $64,080 −$8,650
Louisiana $57,470 $65,154 −$7,250
Alabama $57,030 $64,206 −$6,810
Arkansas $56,620 $65,128 −$6,400

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Mississippi?

Licensed practical nurses in Mississippi earn a median of $50,220 per year ($24.14 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $50,220, Mississippi pays 22% below the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 9,850 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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