Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 720.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $106,740 per year or $51.32 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi Nurse Practitioners who work in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #7 in Mississippi for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Mississippi for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #379 in the nation for salary and #505 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #62 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $106,740 or $51.32 per hour which is 4% less than the Mississippi average salary of $111,750.

AverageNortheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$51.32$53.73-4.49%
Annual Salary$106,740$111,750-4.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $106,740 or $51.32 per hour which is 9% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageNortheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$51.32$56.75-9.57%
Annual Salary$106,740$118,040-9.57%
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, Nurse Practitioners in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $126,006 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $111,750. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Mississippi average.

  • Mississippi average salary is $111,750.
  • Mississippi cost-of-living adjusted salary is $127,307.
  • Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $106,740.
  • Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $126,006.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area$106,74084.71%$126,006
Mississippi$111,75087.78%$127,307
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $96,480 and $126,190 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $130,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $76,240, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year72Under $76,240
15%2 – 4 years108$76,240 – $96,480
25%5 – 9 years180$96,480 – $100,020
25%10 – 14 years180$100,020 – $126,190
15%15 – 20 years108$100,020 – $130,470
10%20+ years72Above $130,470
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 $106,740, Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($196,770).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($25,030), LPNs ($40,160), Registered Nurses ($61,620), and Nursing Instructors ($72,600).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$196,770
Nurse Practitioners$106,740
Nursing Instructors $72,600
Registered Nurses$61,620
LPNs$40,160
Nursing Assistants$25,030
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 720.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $106,740 per year or $51.32 per hour in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $126,006 per year or $61 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($196,770), Nurse Practitioners($106,740), Nursing Instructors ($72,600).


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