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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Mississippi earned a median of $50,220 a year ($24.14 an hour) in May 2025, 22% below the national median of $64,400; 9,850 were employed there, ranking #52 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $50,220 | $64,400 |
| Mean annual wage | $51,450 | $67,050 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.14 | $30.96 |
| 10th percentile | $39,320 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $46,790 | $59,000 |
| 75th percentile | $58,030 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $60,910 | $83,440 |
| Employment | 9,850 | 648,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 8.473 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.03 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.