Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $111,870 per year or $53.78 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi Nurse Practitioners who work in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #4 in Mississippi for salary and #6 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #4 in Mississippi for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #270 in the nation for salary and #504 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #90 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $111,870 or $53.78 per hour which is almost same as Mississippi average salary of $111,750.

AverageSoutheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$53.78$53.730.09%
Annual Salary$111,870$111,7500.11%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $111,870 or $53.78 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSoutheast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$53.78$56.75-5.23%
Annual Salary$111,870$118,040-5.23%
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 Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $132,062 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $111,750. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Southeast 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.
  • Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $111,870.
  • Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $132,062.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area$111,87084.71%$132,062
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 Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $96,630 and $128,450 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $163,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $77,770, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year47Under $77,770
15%2 – 4 years70$77,770 – $96,630
25%5 – 9 years118$96,630 – $100,920
25%10 – 14 years118$100,920 – $128,450
15%15 – 20 years70$100,920 – $163,900
10%20+ years47Above $163,900
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 $111,870, Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($184,110).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($24,760), LPNs ($39,540), Registered Nurses ($57,180), and Nursing Instructors ($68,170).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$184,110
Nurse Practitioners$111,870
Nursing Instructors $68,170
Registered Nurses$57,180
LPNs$39,540
Nursing Assistants$24,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 470.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $111,870 per year or $53.78 per hour in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $132,062 per year or $63 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southeast Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Anesthetists($184,110), Nurse Practitioners($111,870), Nursing Instructors ($68,170).


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