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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Mississippi

Licensed Practical Nurses in Mississippi earn a median of $50,220 a year, or $24.14 an hour. That ranks Mississippi #51 of 51 states and is $14,180 less than the national median.

Median / year
$50,220
Median / hour
$24.14
Employed
9,850
National rank
#51of 51

Pay range in Mississippi

10th percentile$39,320
25th percentile$46,790
Median percentile$50,220
75th percentile$58,030
90th percentile$60,910

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Mississippi metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$59,1402,980
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS$56,4301,000
Jackson, MS$53,5102,050
Hattiesburg, MS$48,350530

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Mississippi?

The median annual wage is $50,220 ($24.14 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $14,180 below the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Mississippi?

The lowest-paid 10% of Mississippi LPNs earned $39,320 or less ($18.91/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Mississippi?

Memphis, TN-MS-AR has the highest metro median at $59,140.

How many LPNs work in Mississippi?

About 9,850 LPNs were employed in Mississippi in May 2025.