Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $113,750 per year or $54.69 per hour.
  • The percentage of Mississippi Nurse Practitioners who work in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #2 in Mississippi for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #7 in Mississippi for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #229 in the nation for salary and #507 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #236 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Mississippi

Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,750 or $54.69 per hour which is 1% more than the Mississippi average salary of $111,750.

AverageSouthwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaMississippi% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.69$53.731.79%
Annual Salary$113,750$111,7501.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,750 or $54.69 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageSouthwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.69$56.75-3.63%
Annual Salary$113,750$118,040-3.63%
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 Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $134,282 which compares to the Mississippi average annual salary of $111,750. per year.

Cost-of-living in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 15% less than the Mississippi average, which means Southwest 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.
  • Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $113,750.
  • Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $134,282.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area$113,75084.71%$134,282
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 Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $95,830 and $129,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $165,710, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $75,200, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year20Under $75,200
15%2 – 4 years30$75,200 – $95,830
25%5 – 9 years50$95,830 – $102,840
25%10 – 14 years50$102,840 – $129,270
15%15 – 20 years30$102,840 – $165,710
10%20+ years20Above $165,710
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($24,370), LPNs ($41,010), and Registered Nurses ($60,060).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$113,750
Registered Nurses$60,060
LPNs$41,010
Nursing Assistants$24,370
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area is 200.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,750 per year or $54.69 per hour in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $134,282 per year or $65 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Southwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area are Nurse Practitioners($113,750), Registered Nurses($60,060), LPNs($41,010).


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

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