Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of LPNs currently employed in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula is 910.
  • LPNs in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula earn an average of $44,650 per year or $21.47 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi LPNs who work in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. LPNs who work in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula is less than 1%.

Rankings for Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula

  • Ranks #1 in Mississippi for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Mississippi for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #411 in the nation for salary and #323 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #172 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula LPNs earn an average of $44,650 or $21.47 per hour which is 7% more than the Mississippi average salary of $41,530.

AverageGulfport-Biloxi-PascagoulaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$21.47$19.977.51%
Annual Salary$44,650$41,5307.51%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula LPNs earn an average of $44,650 or $21.47 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.

AverageGulfport-Biloxi-PascagoulaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$21.47$24.93-13.88%
Annual Salary$44,650$51,850-13.89%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula earns an average annual salary of $49,169 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $41,530. per year.

Cost-of-living in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula is 9% less than the Mississippi average, which means Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.

  • Mississippi average salary is $41,530.
  • Mississippi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $47,311.
  • Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula average salary is $44,650.
  • Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,169.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula$44,65090.81%$49,169
Mississippi$41,53087.78%$47,311
U.S.$51,850$51,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, 50% of LPNs earn between $38,360 and $49,080 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of LPNs earn more than $50,960, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.

Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $37,130, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year91Under $37,130
15%2 – 4 years136$37,130 – $38,360
25%5 – 9 years228$38,360 – $46,640
25%10 – 14 years228$46,640 – $49,080
15%15 – 20 years136$46,640 – $50,960
10%20+ years91Above $50,960
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $44,650, Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($195,490), Nurse Practitioners ($111,550), and Registered Nurses ($67,110).

However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($28,840).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$195,490
Nurse Practitioners$111,550
Registered Nurses$67,110
LPNs$44,650
Nursing Assistants$28,840
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula LPNs

The number of LPNs currently employed in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula is 910.

LPNs earn an average of $44,650 per year or $21.47 per hour in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula LPNs earn an average of $49,169 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula are Nurse Anesthetists($195,490), Nurse Practitioners($111,550), Registered Nurses($67,110).


Additional Salary Reports for LPNs in Mississippi cities and Metros and U.S. States.

Official Data Sources for LPNs: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data