Salary Report for Mississippi Nurse Practitioners
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Compare Mississippi to U.S.
Mississippi Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $111,750 which is 5% less than the national average salary of $118,040.
| Type | Mississippi | U.S. | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Hourly Wage | $53.73 | $56.75 | -5.32% |
| Average Annual Salary | $111,750 | $118,040 | -5.33% |
Salary Range by Education and Experience
In Mississippi, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $96,760 and $127,040 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $154,130, a rate generally associated with highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $77,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 386 | Under $77,940 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 579 | $77,940 – $96,760 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 965 | $96,760 – $101,840 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 965 | $101,840 – $127,040 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 579 | $101,840 – $154,130 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 386 | Above $154,130 |
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
After being adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Mississippi nurses earn about $127,307 per year which is less than the average U.S. nurse of $118,040.
Cost-of-living in Mississippi is 12% less than the national average, which means Mississippi residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to other states.
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Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $111,750, Mississippi Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($182,940).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($25,690), LPNs ($41,530), Registered Nurses ($63,130), and Nursing Instructors ($75,080).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $182,940 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $111,750 |
| Nursing Instructors | $75,080 |
| Registered Nurses | $63,130 |
| LPNs | $41,530 |
| Nursing Assistants | $25,690 |
Projected Demand for Nurses in 2030
The U.S. Department of Labor projects that in Mississippi the three professions needing the most new nurses by 2030 are Registered Nurses (33,220), Nursing Assistants (15,350) and LPNs (11,040).
The three professions in Mississippi needing highest percentage new nurses by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (29.1%), Nursing Instructors (25%) and Nursing Assistants (19.5%).
| Title | 2020 | 2030 | Change | Yearly Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 29,270 | 33,220 | 13.5% | 2,010 |
| Nursing Assistants | 12,840 | 15,350 | 19.5% | 1,950 |
| LPNs | 9,520 | 11,040 | 16% | 930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,710 | 4,790 | 29.1% | 330 |
| Nursing Instructors | 600 | 750 | 25% | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 290 | 330 | 13.8% | 20 |
Salaries Ranked by Mississippi Cities
The average salary for Nurse Practitioners in Mississippi is $111,750. The top cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are Northwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area ($115,250), Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area ($113,750) and Jackson ($113,120).
When adjusted for cost-of-living, the cities that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are Northwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area ($136,052), Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area ($134,282) and Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area ($132,062).
The following table shows the average yearly salary range for Nurse Practitioners in each city, and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for cost-of-living in that state.
The difference column shows how much more or less purchasing power a Nurse Practitioners salary will have in that area.
| Area | Average Salary | COL Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | $115,250 | $136,052 | $20,802 |
| Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | $113,750 | $134,282 | $20,532 |
| Jackson | $113,120 | $125,508 | $12,388 |
| Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | $111,870 | $132,062 | $20,192 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula | $111,550 | $122,839 | $11,289 |
| Hattiesburg | $108,100 | $120,904 | $12,804 |
| Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area | $106,740 | $126,006 | $19,266 |
Salary FAQ for Mississippi Nurse Practitioners
City and Rural Summaries
Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $111,550
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $122,839
Hourly Wage: $53.63
Currently Employed: 470
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.81
Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula Salary Report
Hattiesburg
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,100
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $120,904
Hourly Wage: $52
Currently Employed: 310
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.41
Hattiesburg Salary Report
Jackson
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $113,120
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $125,508
Hourly Wage: $54.39
Currently Employed: 1,090
Cost-of-Living Index: 90.13
Jackson Salary Report
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $106,740
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $126,006
Hourly Wage: $51
Currently Employed: 720
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.71
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Northwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $115,250
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $136,052
Hourly Wage: $55.41
Currently Employed: 290
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.71
Northwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $111,870
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $132,062
Hourly Wage: $54
Currently Employed: 470
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.71
Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $113,750
Adjusted for Cost-of-Living: $134,282
Hourly Wage: $54.69
Currently Employed: 200
Cost-of-Living Index: 84.71
Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Salary Report
Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data