Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Mississippi | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $31,520 | $41,878 | -25% |
| Median hourly wage | $15.15 | $20.13 | -25% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $36,230.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Nursing Assistant in Mississippi is $31,520, or about $15.15 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nursing Assistants is $41,878. Mississippi is -25% below the national median.
Entry-level nursing assistants in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 14,200 nursing assistant jobs on record and a median salary of $31,520, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.