verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$124,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.96/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
4,690
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$143,445 #14 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Mississippi, explained

Nurse practitioners in Mississippi earn a median of $124,730 per year ($59.96 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $98,780, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $156,830. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $124,730 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $124,730 is worth about $143,445 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #14 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,780
$47.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,730
$59.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,830
$75.40/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $124,730 $143,445
Arkansas $125,660 $144,541 −$930
Louisiana $125,600 $142,392 −$870
Tennessee $117,590 $127,996 +$7,140
Alabama $105,750 $119,057 +$18,980

Nurse Practitioner in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Mississippi?

Nurse practitioners in Mississippi earn a median of $124,730 per year ($59.96 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay nurse practitioners well?

At $124,730, Mississippi pays 6% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 4,690 work in the state.

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